Glove sizes are based on the circumference of the hand around the knuckles, excluding the thumb. In inches, the numeric size simply equals that circumference – a hand measuring 8½ in wears a size 8½ glove. Work and sports gloves may use their own charts.
How to use the Glove Size Calculator
- Sizing
- Hand circumference
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Measure around your dominant hand at the widest point below the knuckles, excluding the thumb, and choose men’s or women’s sizing.
Glove size chart (hand circumference, in)
| Size | Men’s | Women’s |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 7–7½ | 6–6½ |
| S | 7½–8½ | 6½–7 |
| M | 8½–9½ | 7–7½ |
| L | 9½–10½ | 7½–8 |
| XL | 10½–11½ | 8–8½ |
| XXL | 11½+ | 8½+ |
Tips
- Measure over thin clothing with a soft tape held snug but not tight, and keep the tape level all the way round.
- Take each measurement twice; if you are between sizes, the larger size is usually the safer choice.
- Size charts vary by brand and country – check the maker’s own chart when it is available.
- For sewing projects, pre-wash fabric before cutting and buy 10% extra for shrinkage, pattern matching and mistakes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing inches and centimetres between the tape and the size chart.
- Forgetting seam and hem allowances when cutting fabric.
- Measuring an old, stretched garment instead of your body.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Sizing | Choose one: Men’s, Women’s |
| Hand circumference | Units: in, cm |
Formula
Numeric glove size = hand circumference in inches (rounded up to the nearest ½)Letter size from the men's or women's chartWorked example
Inputs — Sizing: Men's; Hand circumference: 8.5 in.
Results — Numeric glove size = 8.5; Letter size = M; Hand circumference = 21.6 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How do I measure my glove size?
Wrap a tape around your palm just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb; that measurement in inches is your size.
What glove size is medium?
Men's 8½–9½ in; women's 7–7½ in.
What if I am between sizes?
Choose the larger size for winter gloves (to fit a liner) and the smaller for leather, which stretches.
What formula does the Glove Size Calculator use?
Numeric glove size = hand circumference in inches (rounded up to the nearest ½).