Glove size conversion chart
Glove sizes come from the circumference of your palm around the knuckles (excluding the thumb). Measure in inches for US sizes or centimetres for EU sizes. Long-fingered or wide-palm hands may need to go up.
| Hand circumference | Inches | US size | EU size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.8 cm | 7 | XS | 6 |
| 19.0 cm | 7½ | S | 7 |
| 20.3 cm | 8 | S | 8 |
| 21.6 cm | 8½ | M | 9 |
| 22.9 cm | 9 | M | 10 |
| 24.1 cm | 9½ | L | 11 |
| 25.4 cm | 10 | L | 12 |
| 26.7 cm | 10½ | XL | 13 |
Notes
- Measure the dominant hand around the knuckles, palm flat, thumb out of the loop.
- For work gloves with lining, size up one; for tight cycling gloves, stay true to size.
- Glove length = middle-finger tip to wrist crease; long fingers may need a size up even with a narrow palm.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I measure my glove size?
- Wrap a tape around your dominant hand across the knuckles, palm flat and thumb excluded. Inches give the US size; centimetres approximate the EU size.
- What glove size is an 8-inch hand?
- 8 inches (20.3 cm) around the knuckles is US size S / EU 8 in most brands.
- Do men's and women's glove sizes differ?
- The measurement scales are the same; women's ranges typically start smaller (6–7.5 in) and men's run 7.5–10 in, but the charts are unisex.