Ring Size Chart Guide: How to Measure Ring Size + Printable

Having trouble finding your ring size? Use this convenient ring size chart to find the perfect fit. Print it out and follow the instructions to get an accurate measurement.

In this helpful guide, you’ll be sure to find a ring that is just the right fit for you!

How to Measure Ring Size at Home

Measuring your ring size at home is an easy way to ensure that the ring you purchase is the perfect fit.

However, keep in mind these tips before starting to measure your finger:

When it comes to finding the perfect fit for your rings, sizing isn’t a one-size fits all situation.

If you have larger knuckles than normal, take into account both the base of your finger and knuckle when measuring as that could significantly change size up or down.

Temperature changes, physical activity like exercising and even medications can potentially impact ring sizes so be sure to measure at room temperature after taking any medication in order to get an accurate reading!

And lastly – if you find yourself teetering between two different sizes always err on the side of bigger instead since fingers swell during certain activities or times throughout our lives which would require some extra wiggle room anyways!

Measure your ring size with a measuring tape

You will need a flexible measuring tape, a ruler and a pen and paper. Begin by wrapping the measuring tape around your finger where you would like to wear the ring–make sure it fits comfortably.

Mark on the tape where it meets in a full circle, then measure this length on the ruler.

Write down the millimeter measurement, as this is your ring size. You can also measure the ring size in centimeters or inches.

Check below the chart in cm and inches.

Use dental floss or another string/thread

Wrap the string around your finger but not too tight. Make a mark on the string and use a ruler to check the measurement.

If using string, measure its length against a ruler before comparing it to a size chart for accuracy.

You can also cut out a thin strip of paper. Place it around your finger (not on the knuckle). Make sure it sits below the finger joint (as with floss or string). Mark the spot with a pen where the paper meets and use a ruler to measure the size.

Note: Get an accurate finger measurement by waiting until the end of your day – when fingers tend to puff up a bit more.

If you find that your knuckle is significantly larger than the base, consider taking two measurements and finding something in between!

Use a ring-measuring tool

There are different measuring tools you can use. You can print out a paper tool (download below), or use a metal or plastic ring sizer tool you can buy at the store.

Check out the different measuring tools we’ve listed below.

Use a ring that you already have at home

Instead of measuring your finger, you can use an existing ring you already own. You just need to measure the diameter of that ring with a measuring tape or thread or use a measuring tool.

Use a ring size app

Here is a handy app called ” Ring Sizer by Jason Withers” to measure your ring size. The app is rated 4+ stars.

With convenient features that allow you to measure using metric or imperial units, pick between diameter and circumference sizes to find the right fit.

This app supports sizes from around the world including USA, Australia, UK, Europe Japan and China.

The app is made for both apple and android phones.

You can download the ring sizer app here for apple.

And download the same ring sizer app for android here.

The U.S. Ring Size Guide

Selecting the right size ring is often a daunting task since each country has its own sizing standards.

However, in the US, understanding the US ring size guide can help increase your chances of selecting the perfect fit.

Measurement circles are used to denote ring sizes, and they are traditionally marked with numbers representing different sizes (in the UK, they use letters for ring sizes.)

U.S. sizes range from 3 to 13.5, with women typically wearing between 3 and 9 and men usually opting for 8 through 14 – but that’s not all they match…

Each number (and half-number) correlates to the width of your finger in millimeters. For example, 14 millimeters translates into size 4 – and it only gets larger from there!

Ring Size Chart UK

In the United Kingdom, the ring size is measured by letters.

Here is a ring size chart from the UK to the US:

UK SIZE	APPROX US SIZE	APPROX EU SIZE
C	1 3/4	40 1/2
D	2 1/4	41 1/2
E	2 3/4	42 3/4
F	3 1/4	44 1/2
G	3 3/4	45 1/2
H	4 1/4	46 1/2
I	4 3/4	47 3/4
J	5 1/4	49 1/2
K	5 1/2	50 1/4
L	6	51 1/2
M	6 1/2	52 1/2
N	7	54
O	7 1/2	55 1/4
P	8	56 1/4
Q	8 1/2	57 1/2
R	8 3/4	58 1/2
S	9 1/2	60 1/4
T	9 3/4	61 1/2
U	10 1/4	62 1/2
V	10 3/4	63 3/4
W	11 1/4	65 1/4
X	11 3/4	66 1/4
Y	12 1/4	67 1/2
Z	12 3/4	68 3/4

Women’s Ring Size Chart

Diameter in mm	US size	EU size
14	3	44
14.4	3.5	46
14.8	4	47
15.2	4.5	48
15.6	5	50
16.0	5.5	51
16.45	6	52
16.9	6.5	53
17.3	7	54
17.7	7.5	56
18.2	8	57
18.6	8.5	58
19	9	60
19.4	9.5	61
19.8	10	62
20.2	10.5	64

Men’s Ring Size Chart

Inside Circumference		US/Canada	European Standard	Japanese
Inches	MM	US/Canada	European Standard	Japanese
1.840	46.8	4	46 1/2	7
1.890	48.0	4.5	47 3/4	8
1.940	49.3	5	49	9
1.990	50.6	5.5	50 1/4	10
2.041	51.8	6	51 1/2	11
2.091	53.1	6.5	52 3/4	13
2.141	54.4	7	54	14
2.192	55.7	7.5	55 1/2	15
2.242	56.9	8	56 3/4	16
2.292	58.2	8.5	58	17
2.342	59.5	9	59	18
2.393	60.8	9.5	60 1/4	19
2.443	62.1	10	61 1/2	20
2.493	63.3	10.5	62 3/4	22
2.543	64.6	11	64	23
2.594	65.9	11.5	65 1/4	24
2.644	67.2	12	66 1/2	25
2.694	68.4	12.5	67 3/4	26
2.744	69.7	13	69	27
2.795	71	13.5		29
2.845	72.3	14		31
2.895	73.5	14.5		32
2.945	74.8	15		33
2.996	76.1	15.5
3.046	77.4	16
3.096	78.6	16.5
3.146	79.9	17
3.197	81.2	17.5
3.247	82.5	18
3.297	83.7	18.5
3.347	85.0	19
3.397	86.3	19.5
3.448	87.6	20

Ring Size in Inches

If you want to measure your ring size in inches then here is a chart for that. Measure your finger the same way with a measuring tape or a string and write down inches on the paper instead of millimeters.

The chart here will fall somewhere in between the whole sizes:

Size 4: 1 13/16 inches

Size 5: 1 15/16 inches

Size 6: 2 1/16 inches

Size 7: 2 1/8 inches

Size 8: 2 1/4 inches

Size 9: 2 5/16 inches

Size 10: 2 7/16 inches

Size 11: 2 9/16 inches

Size 12: 2 5/8 inches

Size 13: 2 3/4 inches

Size 14: 2 7/8 inches

Ring Size in CM

Here is a ring size chart in centimeters.

Size 5: 5cm

Size 6: 5.5 cm

Size 7: 6 cm

Size 8: 6.5 cm

Size 9: 7.5 cm

Size 11: 8 cm

Ring Size in MM

Size 4: 14 mm

Size 5: 15.7mm

Size 6: 16.5mm

Size 7: 17.3mm

Size 8: 18.2mm

Size 9: 18.9mm

Size 10: 19.8mm

Size 11: 20.6mm

Size 12: 21.3mm

Size 13: 22.2mm

Size 14: 23mm

Ring Size Conversion Chart

Here you can find the U.S. and international ring size conversion chart.

Inside Diameter (inches)	Inside Diameter (mm)	Inside Circumference (inches)	Inside Circumference (mm)	USA & Canada	British, Irish, Australian & New Zealand	European
0.458	11.6	1.438	36.5
0.466	11.8	1.463	37.2
0.474	12	1.488	37.8		A
0.482	12.2	1.513	38.4		A 1/2
0.49	12.4	1.539	39.1	1	B
0.498	12.6	1.564	39.7	1 1/4	B 1/2
0.506	12.9	1.589	40.4	1 1/2	C
0.514	13.1	1.614	41	1 3/4	C 1/2
0.522	13.3	1.639	41.6	2	D	1.5
0.53	13.5	1.664	42.3	2 1/4	D 1/2
0.538	13.7	1.689	42.9	2 1/2	E	2.75
0.546	13.9	1.714	43.5	2 3/4	E 1/2
0.554	14.1	1.74	44.2	3	F	4
0.562	14.3	1.765	44.8	3 1/4	F 1/2	5.25
0.57	14.5	1.79	45.5	3 1/2	G
0.578	14.7	1.815	46.1	3 3/4	G 1/2	6.5
0.586	14.9	1.84	46.7	4	H
0.594	15.1	1.865	47.4	4 1/4	H 1/2	7.75
0.602	15.3	1.89	48	4 1/2	I
0.61	15.5	1.915	48.7	4 3/4	J	9
0.618	15.7	1.941	49.3	5	J 1/2
0.626	15.9	1.966	49.9	5 1/4	K	10
0.634	16.1	1.991	50.6	5 1/2	K 1/2
0.642	16.3	2.016	51.2	5 3/4	L	11.75
0.65	16.5	2.041	51.8	6	L 1/2	12.75
0.658	16.7	2.066	52.5	6 1/4	M	12.75
0.666	16.9	2.091	53.1	6 1/2	M 1/2	14
0.674	17.1	2.116	53.8	6 3/4	N
0.682	17.3	2.141	54.4	7	N 1/2	15.25
0.69	17.5	2.167	55	7 1/4	O
0.698	17.7	2.192	55.7	7 1/2	O 1/2	16.5
0.706	17.9	2.217	56.3	7 3/4	P
0.714	18.1	2.242	56.9	8	P 1/2	17.75
0.722	18.3	2.267	57.6	8 1/4	Q
0.73	18.5	2.292	58.2	8 1/2	Q 1/2
0.738	18.7	2.317	58.9	8 3/4	R	19
0.746	18.9	2.342	59.5	9	R 1/2
0.754	19.2	2.368	60.1	9 1/4	S	20.25
0.762	19.4	2.393	60.8	9 1/2	S 1/2
0.77	19.6	2.418	61.4	9 3/4	T	21.5
0.778	19.8	2.443	62.1	10	T 1/2
0.786	20	2.468	62.7	10 1/4	U
0.794	20.2	2.493	63.3	10 1/2	U 1/2	22.75
0.802	20.4	2.518	64	10.3/4	V
0.81	20.6	2.543	64.6	11	V 1/2
0.818	20.8	2.569	65.2	11 1/4	W	25
0.826	21	2.594	65.9	11 1/2	W 1/2
0.834	21.2	2.619	66.5	11 3/4	X
0.842	21.4	2.644	67.2	12	X 1/2	27.5
0.85	21.6	2.669	67.8	12 1/4	Y
0.858	21.8	2.694	68.4	12 1/2	Z	28.75
0.866	22	2.719	69.1	12 3/4	Z 1/2
0.874	22.2	2.744	69.7	13
0.882	22.4	2.769	70.3	13 1/4	Z1
0.89	22.6	2.795	71	13 1/2
0.898	22.8	2.82	71.6	13 3/4	Z2
0.906	23	2.845	72.3	14	Z3
0.914	23.2	2.87	72.9	14 1/4
0.922	23.4	2.895	73.5	14 1/2	Z4
0.93	23.6	2.92	74.2	14 3/4
0.938	23.8	2.945	74.8	15
0.946	24	2.97	75.4	15 1/4
0.954	24.2	2.996	76.1	15 1/2
0.962	24.4	3.021	76.7	15 3/4
0.97	24.6	3.046	77.4	16

Free Printable Ring Size Chart

Here is the PDF you can download for your convenience. You’ll get the ring size chart with inches, and mm all in one PDF.

RING SIZE CHART
DIAMETER (INSIDE)		CIRCUMFERENCE (INSIDE)		SIZE
MM	INCH	MM	INCH	UK	US
14.8	0.58	46.5	1.83	H	4
15.70	0.62	49.3	1.94	J	5
16.51	0.65	51.9	2.04	L	6
17.32	0.68	54.4	2.14	N	7
18.14	0.71	57.0	2.24	P	8
18.95	0.75	59.5	2.34	R	9
19.76	0.78	62.1	2.44	T	10
20.57	0.81	64.6	2.54	W	11
21.39	0.84	67.2	2.65	X	12
22.20	0.87	69.7	2.75	Z	13
23.01	0.91	72.3	2.85	Z2	14

Download the printable ring size chart here.

Free Printable Ring Sizer

Print out this ring sizer.

Cut out your paper Ring Sizer as shown on the image.

Make a cut on the line shown as “B”.

Insert the sharp point marked “A” through the slot “B”.

Put the Ring Sizer over your finger and pull the tab until it fits comfortably.

Read the size marked on the ring sizer.

Download and print the ring sizer here.

The Average Ring Size for Women

Rings are a symbol of love, friendship and style, so it’s important to get the right size! For women, the most common ring sizes are 6 to 7.

Rings in this size range typically fit middle and index fingers best. Generally, using a ring size chart or a visit to your local jeweler can help you determine your exact size if you’re unsure.

It’s always best when ordering rings online, to measure it with as much accuracy as possible – that way you know you’ll be happy with your purchase!

The Average Ring Size for Men

It’s estimated that the majority of men wear a ring size between 8 and 11. Recent studies have revealed that more men choose to wear a size 9 than any other size.

In comparison, size 8 is even more popular in women’s jewelry and the average size for women usually falls between sizes 4 and 7.

It’s important to note that when choosing a ring, it needs to be not only the right style but also an accurate fit. With some tips and tricks, you can find the perfect ring sizing for your special someone.

Going an extra step by having the ring professionally sized or custom-made can help make sure it fits perfectly!

How to Find Out your Partner’s Ring Size without Asking Them

If you are planning to surprise your partner with a special ring, you may find yourself at a loss when it comes to finding out their ring size without asking.

Fortunately, there are a few tricks that can help you figure out the perfect fit for them. For example, you can use a section of string or dental floss and measure the circumference of their finger after they have been asleep for an hour.

Alternatively, if they already own another ring that they wear on the appropriate finger, you can trace around the inside of the ring onto paper and get an accurate measurement from there.

You can also estimate a ring size by the height and weight of the person.

However, it’s okay if you don’t know the exact ring size when purchasing an engagement ring. Your partner can always go to the jeweler and resize the ring.

Estimated Ring Size by Height and Weight

Despite their seemingly obvious connection, height and finger size do not always align – being taller doesn’t guarantee bigger fingers.

However, there may be some correlation between weight and ring size; individuals often notice that when they gain or lose a few pounds it affects the circumference of their digit!

We tried to see whether information about one’s height and weight could accurately predict someone’s average ring size – typically ranging from 8 to 14 with sizes 8 – 12 as the most common measurements for men estimated at around 10 on average.

How to Resize a Ring at Home

Resizing a ring is a common issue for many jewelry owners. Luckily, it can be done quickly and easily at the jeweler! It’s easier to resize a ring that is big instead of a ring that is too small.

When the ring is too small, the jeweler needs to add an extra metal to the band.

You can’t really resize a ring by doing it yourself at home. That is why it’s important to get the size right in the first place.

Instead of measuring with one’s finger, use a precision tool such as calipers to get an exact measurement. To reduce the size of a ring, place the appropriate sizing tape or beads inside the band.

If you received an engagement ring and it’s the wrong size but you are super eager to wear it right away and show it off to your friends, there are temporary ways you can make it fit on your finger if it’s too big.

How to temporarily make the ring fit your finger:

If your ring is too big:

If your ring is too big then all you need is the thread. Start wrapping the thread on the bottom of the band around and round as long as the band gets thicker and the ring won’t fall off your finger anymore.

You can easily cut off the thread when going to the jeweler later.

If you have a cheap ring and you don’t mind attempting to try to resize it yourself, then you can add a clear aquarium-grade silicone on the inside of the ring.

Add it thicker to the bottom part of the ring. Use a straw to smooth the silicone inside the band. Wipe the extra silicone off the ring with a paper towel and wait 24-48 hours until the silicone is dry.

If your ring is too small:

If your ring is too small, you can wear it on a different finger until going to the jeweler and resizing the ring.

Or if you have a cheap ring, you can try to use the pliers to stretch the ring bigger yourself.

First, you need to make a mark on the center of the band and cut the line with the wire cutters. After that, use pliers to bend the ring open.

If you manage to do all that, it will leave a cap on the bottom of the band and you need to file the cut edges with a metal filer or heavy-duty nail flier. Otherwise, the edges might be too sharp and hurt your skin.

You can also use the pliers to squeeze the edges together so one overlaps the other to make the ring smaller.

However, it’s best to go to the jeweler to adjust your ring size professionally.

How is Ring Resizing Done at the Jeweler

The process of resizing rings can be an intimidating and often misunderstood task. Despite commonplace beliefs, not all ring adjustments are created equal – each one is as individualized as the jewelry itself!

The price range for such services differs significantly depending on complexity; simple work may cost around $50 while more labor-intensive projects could potentially reach over $350.

The process of resizing a ring is carefully divided into steps. To increase the size, goldsmiths delicately stretch open the shank and insert new metal called “sizing stock” to bridge the gap before soldering it in place for an impeccable fit.

Contrarily, when reducing its circumference two cuts are made which allow pieces of metal to be taken out from either side that can then be rejoined together with solder.

After altering a ring with gemstone embellishments, they must inspect and check every single stone in order to make sure none have been weakened by stress from shifting shapes and sizes.

Any loose ones needing to be quickly tightened or reset before being presented.

The cost of resizing a ring isn’t set in stone – it can vary considerably depending on the presence or absence of any number of features, including gemstones and engravings.

From traditional metals like gold to alternative materials such as tungsten, each type comes with its own particular challenges when sizing up or down.

And let’s not forget delicate rings that may require extra attention.

Note: Not every ring can be resized, especially if they have a unique design.

Resizing a ring can be tricky, especially when its design is intricate and unique. Ornate bands with precious inlays or metals like rhodium may not even qualify for resizing while those containing a specific number of gemstones may be harder to resize the band.

If you still want to resize your unique design ring that needs removing or adding metals, your jeweler may be able to do the alterations but impacts the weight and cost of the ring.

Ring Sizer Tools

If you want to get the exact size for that perfect ring, investing in a measurement tool is worth it.

Low-cost and easy-to-carry options are available online – from thin measuring tapes to keyrings with various sizes marked on them.

Not only can they help tailor the right fit when buying rings for yourself, but also make gift shopping easier too!

You can buy cheap measuring tools online for $4-$6.

Here are some examples of ring-sizing tools:

plastic ring sizing tool — Plastic ring sizing tool

Metal ring sizer measuring tool with rings

How to Fit a Ring with Big Knuckles

When selecting a ring size, don’t forget to take your knuckle into account! If you have larger knuckles, it’s best to order up half a size – otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to fit it into your finger.

Moreover, measure your finger a few times throughout the day. If you’re shivering in the cold or sweating from a hot day, your ring size may be affected!

To get an accurate measurement, take three to four measurements of your finger and use an average for a perfect fit.

How to Know if You Have the Right Ring Size

Finding the perfect fit for your ring finger is like a game of Goldilocks – not too tight, and not too loose.

Make sure to pick something that will stay securely on your digit but slip easily over the knuckle.

Does Band Thickness Affect the Ring Size

Choosing the right ring size isn’t always straightforward. Whether your rings are wide or slim can make a big difference – if they cover more finger surface, then you’ll need to go up in size!

You should consider how many bands will be worn together when selecting your perfect fit; for example, multiple wedding set styles may require larger sizes than expected.

To get it just right, use a sizer that is close to the thickness of what you plan on wearing and voilà – happy shopping!

Which is the Correct Engagement Ring Finger for Female and Male

Love knows no bounds, and the same could be said for where you place engagement rings.

While it is often seen that partners in many countries opt to wear their engagement ring on the left hand’s ‘ring finger’, as a representation of its direct path to one another’s heart, some choose to switch it after wedding ceremonies; wearing them instead on their right-hand side with a matching wedding band surrounding it.

The left ring finger has long been associated with love and commitment: the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans – all believed that a vein from this finger connected directly to the heart.

Even today people still wear an engagement ring on their left hand as a reminder of true dedication through time; an eternal bond between two hearts bound by “Vena Amoris”.

Here is a fun chart that demonstrates which countries use the wedding ring on the left hand:

Country	Engagement ring	Engagement & wedding ring
Austria	left	right
Bulgaria	left	right
Germany	left	right
Italy	right	left
Croatia	right	left
Cyprus	right	left
Great Britain	left	left
Netherlands	right	left
Norway	left	right
Poland	left	right
Portugal	right	left
Russia	left	right
Switzerland	right	left
Spain	right	left
Turkey	left	right
Ukraine	left	right
USA	left	left

Ring Sizing by Popular Brands

Here you can find ring size charts by popular jewelry brands.

Kay Ring Size Chart

Here is a chart from Kay website for their ring sizing.

Pandora Ring Size Chart

Here you can see the Pandora size chart.

Diameter	US	UK	European
14	3	F	44
14.6	3.75	H	46
15.3	4.5	H1/2 – I1/2	48
15.6	4.75	J	49
16	5	J-K	50
16.2	5.5	K-L	51
16.5	6	L – L1/2	52
16.9	6.5	M	53
17.2	7	N	54
17.5	7.25	O	55
17.8	7.5	O – P	56
18.1	8	P	57
18.5	8.5	P1/2 – Q1/2	58
18.8	8.75	R	59
19	9	R1/2 – S	60
19.8	10	T1/2	62
20.4	10.5	V	64

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Zales Ring Size Chart

Here is a ring size chart from Zales website.

Cartier Ring Size Chart

Here is Cartier’s ring sizing.

FINGERCIRCUMFERENCE IN MM	RING SIZE
FINGERCIRCUMFERENCE IN MM	EUROPE	USA	UK	JAPAN
44	44	3	F ½	4
45	45	3 ¼	G	5
46	46	3 ¾	H	6
47	47	4	H ½	7
48	48	4 ½	I ½	8
49	49	4 ¾	J ½	9
50	50	5 ¼	K	10
51	51	5 ¾	L	11
52	52	6	L ½	12
53	53	6 ¼	M ½	13
54	54	6 ¾	N ½	14
55	55	7 ¼	O	15
56	56	7 ½	P	16
57	57	8	P ½	17
58	58	8 ¼	Q ½	18
59	59	8 ¾	R	19
60	60	9	S	20
61	61	9 ½	S ½	21
62	62	10	T ½	22
63	63	10 ¼	U ½	23
64	64	10 ¾	V	24
65	65	11	W	25
66	66	11 ½	W ½	26
67	67	11 ¾	X ½	27
68	68	12 ¼	Z	28
69	69	12 ½	Z ½	29
70	70	13		30
71	71	13 ¼		31

Tiffany Ring Size Chart

Here are two charts from Tiffany & Co website for your reference.

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Gucci Ring Size Chart

Here is your Gucci sizing chart.

GUCCI SIZE (IT)		US	FR	UK	JP

01	–	1 3/4	41	B	1.2
02	–	2 1/4	42	D	2.1
03	–	2 1/2	43	E – F	3.1
04	–	3	44	F	4.0
05	–	3 1/4	45	F – G	5.0
06	–	3 3/4	46	G	5.9
07	–	4	47	H	6.9
08	XXS	4 1/2	48	I	7.8
09	–	5	49	J	8.8
10	XS	5 1/4	50	J – K	9.7
11	–	5 3/4	51	K – L	10.7
12	–	6	52	L	11.7
13	S	6 1/2	53	M – N	12.6
14	–	6 3/4	54	N – O	13.6
15	–	7 1/4	55	O – P	14.6
16	M	7 1/2	56	P	15.5
17	–	8	57	Q	16.4
18	–	8 1/4	58	Q – R	17.4
19	L	8 3/4	59	R	18.3
20	–	9	60	S	19.3
21	–	9 1/2	61	S – T	20.3
22	–	10	62	T – U	21.2
23	XL	10 1/4	63	U – V	22.2
24	–	10 3/4	64	V	23.1
25	–	11	65	W	24.1
26	XXL	11 1/2	66	X	25.0
27	–	11 3/4	67	X – Y	26.0

Jared Ring Size Chart

Here is an image from Jared’s website for their ring chart.

Final Words on Ring Sizes

Purchasing a perfect ring size is an important part of the engagement process. When getting engaged, it’s essential to understand the U.S. ring size guide, measure properly, and order up to half a size if you have bigger knuckles!

Be sure to use the right tools, such as calipers or measuring tapes, to get an accurate size.

Additionally, consider ring sizer tools or a ring size conversion chart if needed, and have your jewelry inspected by an experienced professional when resizing. With these tips in mind, you can ensure the right fit for that perfect engagement ring!