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How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home

A ring should feel comfortable, stay put and slide over your knuckle without a struggle. Choose one of the three methods below to find your starting size.

Our rings use US sizes. The printable guide and size chart cover US 4-15, including half sizes. Available sizes vary by design.
OPTION 01Printable guide

Print your ring sizer.

Our two-page A4 guide gives you a choice: match a ring you already own, use the millimetre strip, or read your US size directly from the second strip.

How to use it

  1. Open the PDF and print on A4 at 100% or Actual size. Turn off Fit or Shrink to page.
  2. Use a ruler to check the 100 mm line and 20 mm square before measuring.
  3. Place a well-fitting ring over the circles, or cut out a measuring strip and follow the guide.
Open printable ring sizer

PDF · 2 pages · A4 · US 4-15

Matching a ring? Choose one worn on the same finger, ideally with a similar band width. Match the inside edge of your ring to the outside of the printed circle.

OPTION 02No printer needed

Use our ring sizing app.

No printer? Open our sizing app on your phone and follow its on-screen guide.

  1. Open the app using the button below.
  2. Complete its calibration steps before taking a measurement.
  3. Follow the prompts and note your US ring size. Recheck if the result is different from a size you normally wear.
Open ring sizing app

On a computer? Follow the app's QR code to continue on your phone. Opens in a new tab.

OPTION 03A quick starting estimate

Try string or a strip of paper.

You will need non-stretch string or a narrow strip of paper, a pen and a ruler marked in millimetres.

  1. Wrap it around the base of the finger you want to measure. Keep it comfortable, without pulling tight.
  2. Mark the point where the ends meet. Check that the loop can also pass over your knuckle.
  3. Lay it flat and measure from the starting edge to your mark in millimetres. This is your finger circumference.
  4. Repeat 2-3 times, then use the lookup below or open the size chart.
A starting point, not a guaranteed fit. String can stretch and paper can change shape. If your readings disagree, or you are choosing a wide or personalised ring, ask us or a jeweller to confirm the fit.

Find your starting US size

For measurements from 46.7 to 74.8 mm. Outside this range? Ask us for help.

Open the US ring size chart

Use the circumference column for string or paper. Inside diameter is the width across the inside of an existing ring.

US ring sizes and approximate measurements in millimetres
US size Inside diameter Circumference
4 14.88 mm 46.7 mm
4.5 15.29 mm 48.0 mm
5 15.69 mm 49.3 mm
5.5 16.10 mm 50.6 mm
6 16.51 mm 51.9 mm
6.5 16.91 mm 53.1 mm
7 17.32 mm 54.4 mm
7.5 17.73 mm 55.7 mm
8 18.13 mm 57.0 mm
8.5 18.54 mm 58.2 mm
9 18.95 mm 59.5 mm
9.5 19.35 mm 60.8 mm
10 19.76 mm 62.1 mm
10.5 20.16 mm 63.3 mm
11 20.57 mm 64.6 mm
11.5 20.98 mm 65.9 mm
12 21.38 mm 67.2 mm
12.5 21.79 mm 68.5 mm
13 22.20 mm 69.7 mm
13.5 22.60 mm 71.0 mm
14 23.01 mm 72.3 mm
14.5 23.42 mm 73.6 mm
15 23.82 mm 74.8 mm

A few things worth knowing.

Measure the right finger.

The same finger can be a different size on your other hand. Measure the finger you will actually wear the ring on.

Keep things comfortable.

Very cold or swollen hands can change the result. Measure at a comfortable temperature and repeat a few times.

Think about the band.

A wide band can feel tighter than a narrow one. Between sizes or choosing engraving? Check with us before ordering.

Still not sure? Ask us.

Send us your measurements and the ring you have your eye on. We will help you work out the next step.

Get sizing help

Already ordered? Read our free resize policy for eligible rings, conditions and shipping costs.

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