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+ |
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 chart
Worked 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.