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How to Determine Ring Size


When trying to pick a piece of jewelry either for yourself or a gift for someone else, knowing the ring size can pose a challenge. Ring size is not the same as finger size. There are some methods to determine ring size that can be done at home without the help of a jeweler.

A jeweler has access to gauge rings to determine the most appropriate ring size for you, but if you need to be able to do this yourself, there are some methods you can use. The idea is to get a good measurement of the circumference of your finger.

There are online ring size guides you can print out that can help determine the size of ring you need. Calipers can provide some help as well if you have these around the house. An easy way to measure your fingers is to take a measuring tape around the base of your finger. You want the tape measure stiff but able to slide over your finger.

You want to make sure that the tape measure starts at zero and is measured to where the zero meets the tape measure. Write down the measurement in millimeters. You need to be as accurate as possible as each millimeter will make a difference.

Ring size standards vary by country, so you will want to look up the conversion from millimeters to ring size based on the country you are buying the ring from. If you are in between sizes, choose the larger size. This is something you can repeat a few times to ensure that you are getting the best results. Note that the form below will determine ring size for US sizes.

There are some key things to note about the best times to measure your fingers. There are many factors that go into the size of fingers, including temperature, water retention, exercise level and humidity levels. Due to these factors, it is best to measure your fingers is at the end of the day, as these factors have had a chance to take effect by then to know how your fingers react.

The band size can affect the size as well. The larger the width of the band, the larger it can be. The smaller the band, the tighter you will want that band. Once you have the ring, test the size by making sure the ring does not cut off circulation or slide over the knuckle when you shake your hand.


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