Easy Way to Find Your Ring Size

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Ordering a ring can be tricky if you aren't sure about your ring size. While a jeweler can give you the most precise measurement, it isn't always convenient to make an appointment with one. Fortunately, you can do a pretty accurate job at home. Measure your finger with a flexible measuring tape and convert the measurement using a ring size chart or ruler. Alternatively, if you already own a great-fitting ring, the process is even easier! You can get your size by comparing your ring to a circular sizing chart.

Printable Ring Sizer

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   Wrap flexible measuring tape around your finger. Wrap the tape close to the knuckle. This is the thickest part of your finger, and your ring will need to slide over it comfortably. After all, taking on and off your ring shouldn't be painful! Choose a cloth or plastic measuring tape for a more accurate measurement. You can try a metal measuring tape, but it'll be a lot harder to wrap around your finger, and could cause injury.

   • For an even easier measurement, check out different jeweler's websites for printable ring sizers. You can use these much like a tape measure, only the ring sizes are visible on the ruler itself, which means you don't have to convert the measurements.^[1]
   • Don't wrap the paper too tightly. Aim for a snug but comfortable fit.
   • Here's a fun fact: Even the same fingers on different hands are different sizes. Make sure to use the exact finger that will wear the ring. For an engagement ring, you should be sizing your left ring finger, not your right.
   • The size of your fingers tends to change throughout the day. Weird, right? For best results, measure at the end of the day.^[2]

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   Record the measurement where the tape overlaps. Do this on a separate piece of paper with a pen or pencil. You can record the measurement in inches or millimeters, depending on the retailer. Many will have both measurements available, but a European retailer might only have measurements in millimeters.

   • If you're using a printed ring sizer, mark the point where it overlaps directly on the ruler itself.

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   Compare the measurement to a sizing chart. Now that you've got the numbers, it's time to find your size. You can find these charts at many online jewelry retailers. If you want, you can print the chart for easy reference, but it isn't necessary. These charts convert measurements into ring sizes; for instance, 2.34" (59.5mm) would be a size 9.^[3]

   • If your measurement falls between two sizes, go for the largest size.^[4]
   • If you're using a printed ring sizer, check where you marked the overlap to figure out your size.

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   Find and print a ring sizing chart. Many online jewelry retailers offer printable charts that show a number of circles of different sizes.^[5] For even better accuracy, look at a sizing chart from your personal retailer. That way, you'll know the sizing on the chart will match the sizing of their products.

   • A distorted chart could lead to inaccurate sizing, which means the ring you order might not fit. Ensure any scaling options on your printer are turned off.

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   Find a ring you own that fits the finger you're trying to size. Choose a great-fitting ring—one that fits snugly, but isn't too tight. Again, make sure the ring fits the correct finger; even your two ring fingers can be different sizes!

   • If you don't own a ring, make one by wrapping some wire or paper around your finger, and use that instead.

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   Place your ring over the circles on the chart. The circle should match the inside of the ring for the perfect fit.^[6] If you're stuck between two close sizes, go for the larger size.

   • The reason you want to go larger is because your finger will swell throughout the day. If the ring is too small, it'll be too tight.
   • Don't match the circle up with the outside of the ring, otherwise the ring will be too small for you.

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• Question

  How can you get an engagement ring sized smaller?

  

  Nicole Wegman
  Jewelry Professional & Founder of Ring Concierge

  Nicole Wegman is the Founder and CEO of Ring Concierge, a New York City-based fine jewelry brand. Specializing in engagement ring and wedding band trends, Ring Concierge creates a luxury experience catered towards millennials. Ring Concierge offers engagement rings along with earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Nicole's work and Ring Concierge have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Who What Wear, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, and Cosmopolitan. Nicole is a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Accredited Jewelry Professional and holds a BS in Fiber Science and Apparel Design from Cornell University.

  

  Jewelry Professional & Founder of Ring Concierge

  Expert Answer

  Go to a reputable jeweler to get your ring resized—ideally, visit the one who originally made your ring.

• Question

  How often does ring size change?

  

  Nicole Wegman
  Jewelry Professional & Founder of Ring Concierge

  Nicole Wegman is the Founder and CEO of Ring Concierge, a New York City-based fine jewelry brand. Specializing in engagement ring and wedding band trends, Ring Concierge creates a luxury experience catered towards millennials. Ring Concierge offers engagement rings along with earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Nicole's work and Ring Concierge have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Who What Wear, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, and Cosmopolitan. Nicole is a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Accredited Jewelry Professional and holds a BS in Fiber Science and Apparel Design from Cornell University.

  

  Jewelry Professional & Founder of Ring Concierge

  Expert Answer

  Ring size can actually change depending on the time of day. In fact, your fingers tend to be pretty swollen when you first wake up, so it's better to measure your ring size at a different time.

• Question

  How do I find ring size without the person knowing?

  

  if they wear a ring, admire it and ask if you can try it on and make note of how far down it goes and how loose/tight it is on your finger. You could also ask someone close to them who might know their sizes. Of course, a ring that is gold or silver can always be sized if you bought the wrong size. You could also take a good close up photo of their hand under some excuse or "by accident" as a good jeweler can usually look at a hand and guess pretty accurately at their size. You might also be able to sneak into their jewelry and try on a ring there and remember how it fits one of your fingers and buy one that fits you like that. If they remove a ring, trace around it onto paper when they're not looking.

• Question

  How do I find out my ring size?

  

  You can read the article above, or visit your local jewelry store to get your finger measured and figure out your ring size.

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  Can I size a ring up?

  

  In most cases, yes. If the ring is gold, then a jeweler can stretch it to make it slightly larger. Keep in mind that not all rings can be stretched, and some rings can only be stretched a small amount.

• Question

  Where can I find a ring sizing chart?

  

  You could just search "ring size chart" online and click "images," and it should come up with what you want.

• Question

  How can I find her finger size?

  

  The best way to accurately ensure you have the correct size is to ask her. Or, if you want to keep it a surprise, ask a close friend or relative of hers who might know.

• Question

  Are rings measured in millimeters or centimeters?

  

  In the international standard ISO 8653:2016, every ring size has a corresponding inner diameter, measured in millimeters. The tolerances applicable therein are also in units of millimeters.

• Question

  How do I measure for a toe ring?

  

  You do the same thing you would do for your fingers, but the sizes will be large if you use your big toe.

• Question

  Can my ring finger be the same size as my shoe size?

  

  It could be the same number by coincidence, but the two use different systems and are not related.

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• Most jewelry stores will only charge once for resizing, even if the ring needs to be resized multiple times. A reputable store should not charge you separately for every attempt.

• Certain metal rings cannot be resized, while others have resizing limitations. Consult your jeweler if you have any questions or concerns.

• Your fingers might also swell if you're pregnant or taking certain medications. Take this into account when measuring your ring size.

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To find your ring size, wrap a flexible measuring tape around the widest part of your finger, near the knuckle. Aim for a snug but comfortable fit, and make sure to measure the exact finger where you plan to wear the ring, since even the same finger on different hands can be different sizes. Your hands change sizes throughout the day, so for best results, measure your finger late in the evening. Use a chart to convert your finger measurement into a ring size. To learn how to use a circular sizing chart, keep reading!

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