Size Guide

1. US Ring Size Chart

All jewelers across the US, Canada, and many parts of Mexico use standard US ring sizes when measuring and producing their rings. For those who are not sure of their US ring size, they can figure it out by finding out the diameter or circumference of either a ring they currently wear or by measuring their finger. Do not use the ring sizers that you print out on-line. Most of the time your printer will not print it out in the correct size, so when they are used customers often get an incorrect size.

All jewelers use basically the same chart, with minor differences due to rounding. Sometimes a finger could get measured at one size by one jeweler and then another jeweler the same finger is measured a half size different from the first jeweler. This is due to the fact that there may be variances in the measurements of the sizes jewelers use.

Our measurements are given below for each size and we also offer a free ring sizer. If time permits, simply fill out the request form on the right and we will send you a sizer for free. Depending on where you are in the US, it could take about 2 - 5 days for the sizer to arrive in your mail.

Ring Size Diameter, mm Circumference, mm Diameter, inches Circumference, inches
5.0 15.7 49.3 0.62 1.94
5.5 16.1 50.6 0.63 1.99
6.0 16.5 51.8 0.65 2.04
6.5 16.9 53.1 0.67 2.09
7.0 17.3 54.3 0.68 2.14
7.5 17.7 55.6 0.70 2.19
8.0 18.1 56.9 0.71 2.24
8.5 18.5 58.1 0.73 2.29
9.0 18.9 59.4 0.75 2.34
9.5 19.4 60.9 0.76 2.39
10.0 19.8 62.2 0.78 2.44
10.5 20.2 63.5 0.79 2.49
11.0 20.6 64.7 0.81 2.54
11.5 21.0 66.0 0.83 2.59
12.0 21.4 67.2 0.84 2.65

2. International Ring Size Chart

All jewelers across the US, Canada, and many parts of Mexico use standard US ring sizes when measuring and producing their rings. For those who are not sure of their US ring size, they can figure it out by finding out the diameter or circumference of either a ring they currently wear or by measuring their finger. Do not use the ring sizers that you print out on-line. Most of the time your printer will not print it out in the correct size, so when they are used customers often get an incorrect size.

PLEASE NOTE! The chart below should be used as a guide. The most accurate way to find out your ring size is to get measured at your local jeweler. We can also send you a free ring sizer so you can get your US ring size accurately. Shipping times take 1 -2 weeks. If you are in a hurry please go to your local jeweler to get your finger measured.

US British German European Brazilian Azian Swiss
6.0 M 16.50 51.5 15 - 12.0
6.5 N 17.00 53.0 - 13 13.5
7.0 O 17.25 54.5 - 14 14.5
7.5 P 17.75 55.5 19 15 16.0
8.0 Q 18.25 57.0 20 - 17.0
8.5 R 18.50 58.0 21 - 18.5
9.0 S 19.00 59.5 - 19 20.0
9.5 T 19.50 61.0 24 20 21.0
10.0 U 20.00 62.0 25 21 22.5
10.5 V 20.25 63.5 26 - 23.5
11.0 W 20.75 64.5 - 24 25.0
11.5 X 21.00 66.0 - 25 26.0
12.0 Y 21.50 67.5 30 - 27.5

 

US Ring Size System (US, CA, MX) - This system is based on the non-metric British inch and is used not only in the US, but in Canada and Mexico as well.

UK Ring Size System (UK, AU, NZ, ZA, IE) - This system is also used by Ireland, Australia, New Zealand , and South Africa. Sizes are indicated by letters and there are half sizes. Each half size up represents an increase of 0.75 mm of the ring's inside circumference. Size C means the inside circumference of a ring is 40 mm, so size C 1/2 means the circumference is 40.75 mm.

European Ring Size System (FR, RU, DK, SE, NO, FI) - This system is used by most EU countries, such as, France and Scandinavia. It is also used by Russia. There may be other countries that also use this system, which is based on the metric system. The numbers of each size simply translates to the circumference of the inside of the ring in millimeters. So a size 40 would mean the inside circumference of a ring is also 40 mm.

German Ring Size System (DE, AR) - As the name suggests, this is the sizing system used in Germany, but it is also used in other European countries. It is even used in non-European countries, such as Argentina. This system is based on the metric system, but unlike the European system, each number size in this system represents the inside diameter of the ring in millimeters. For example a size 18 means the inside diameter of the ring is 18 mm across.

Brazilian Ring Size System (BR) - This unique sizing system is mainly used in Brazil and perhaps some neighboring countries in South America.

Japanese Ring Size System (JP, CN, KR, HK, TW, SG) - This system is used by East and Southeast Asian countries, like China, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. It is also used in South American countries like, Peru and Bolivia. This system is similar to the German system in that it is based on the inside diameter of a ring. However, size 1 starts at 13 mm and each size up represents a 1/3 mm increase in diameter. So, a size 2 is 13.33 mm and size 3 is 13.67 mm.

Swiss Ring Size System (CH, ES) - This system, created by the Swiss, is used in other European countries such as Spain and perhaps in other non-European countries as well, due to the worldwide influence of the Swiss jewelry industry. This system is basically the European system except a size 1 is starts at 40 mm circumference, so a size 2 has an inside circumference of 41 mm.

International Customers: When placing your order, please put your ring size as measured by your local jeweler in the "order notes" section of your shopping cart when checking out, so we can verify for you the correct US size was chosen. You may also take a look at Wikipedia's ring size conversion chart, but keep in mind our chart's conversion takes comfort fit sizing into account.

3. Band Widths for Male and Female Hand

There are a great deal of different ring widths ranging all the way from a very narrow 2mm to a very wide 20mm. If you don’t have a great visual in your head of what that width will look like on your actual hand it can be a bit challenging to get the right ring. Luckily, now there is an easy way to visually see what each ring width will look like your actual hand.

Below you’ll see multiple examples of different ring widths on both male and female hands. For women who are wondering what width you should get to go with your engagement ring, we also have a visual showing different widths of wedding bands against an engagement ring. This is a great tool to get a quick visual example of what each ring will look like when on your finger. We really hope these visuals help make your decision much easier.

 

 

What is a common ring width for a man?

Let me start by saying there is no “right” or “wrong” width for either a man or a woman. The perfect ring width for a man or for a woman is the ring width that you feel fits and looks the best on your particular hand

That being said most men will order a 8mm wide wedding band followed by men ordering 6mm wide wedding bands.

What is a common ring width for a woman?

Most women order a 4mm wedding band. However, depending on how wide your engagement ring is you may want to order a 2mm wide wedding band.

You want to make sure that when combined the width of your wedding band and the width of your engagement ring are not too wide.

 

4. Visual Ring Width Guide

 

Most ring widths are measured in millimeters or "mm" for short, even in countries that use inches, such as the USA. Most people already have a hard enough time trying to imagine how wide a quarter inch or a half inch is. So, it is much more difficult to imagine how wide 6 mm is when you don't even think in terms of the metric system to begin with. Customers frequently struggle with how wide they want their ring or wedding band to be. Below is a chart that shows common ring widths in millimeters converted to inches. If you have a ruler handy, you could reference it to easily visualize how wide the ring you are about to order will be.

If you don't happen to have a ruler nearby, an everyday object we have found that gives an accurate representation of the width of a ring is a 5 ¢ US nickel. The thickness of a nickel is basically 2mm thick.

Equivalent numbers of nickels for common rings widths.

 

How wide is a 2mm ring?

A 2mm ring is as about the width of a nickle. Standard U.S uses nickle measures 1/16 of an inch, which is almost 2mm wide.

How wide is a 6mm ring?

An 6mm ring is as about the width of three nickles stacked together. A standard U.S uses nickle measures 1/16 of an inch, which is almost 2mm wide. Three nickles, or 6mm, would measure 6/16 inch.

How wide is an 8mm ring?

An 8mm ring is as about the width of four nickles stacked together. A standard U.S uses nickle measures 1/16 of an inch, which is almost 2mm wide. Four nickles, or 8mm, would measure 1/4 inch.

 

6. MM to Inch Width Conversion Chart

mm inches Quick Size Filter
2 0.7 2mm Width Rings
4 0.16 4mm Width Rings