How do I measure my hand for gloves?

Wrap a flexible tape around the fullest part of your palm, just below the knuckles and excluding the thumb. Keep your hand relaxed and flat. The resulting circumference, in inches or centimetres, is the primary measurement glove makers use for sizing.

What is the difference between US and EU glove sizes?

US numeric glove sizes (6 to 11) roughly equal the hand circumference in inches. EU sizes use a slightly different numeric scale, typically one to two numbers higher. This chart maps both to the same physical measurement so you can convert between them.

Should I measure my left or right hand?

Measure your dominant hand, which is usually slightly larger. Gloves are sold in pairs sized to the larger hand, so if your hands differ noticeably, size to the bigger one to avoid a tight fit.

Do work gloves and dress gloves fit the same?

Not always. Work and safety gloves are often cut roomier for liners and dexterity, while dress and athletic gloves fit close. Use this chart as a baseline, then size up one band for insulated or layered work gloves.

What if I am between two sizes?

Size up for comfort and circulation, especially for cold-weather or work gloves where a snug fit reduces warmth and dexterity. For grip-critical sport gloves, the tighter of the two sizes usually performs better.

What is the Glove Size Reference Chart?

Convert a hand circumference measurement into a glove size across S/M/L, US numeric, and EU numeric systems. Measure around your palm and read the matching size, or browse the full reference table for work, sport, and dress gloves. Runs in your browser. It runs free in your browser on Gera Tools, with nothing uploaded.

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Glove sizing is driven by one measurement — the circumference of your hand around the palm. This chart turns that measurement into the three sizing systems you will encounter on labels: the familiar Small / Medium / Large bands, US numeric sizes, and EU numeric sizes.

How it works

Glove sizes are tied directly to hand circumference. The US numeric size is, by long convention, approximately the hand circumference measured in inches:

US size  ≈ hand circumference in inches
S/M/L    = band the circumference falls into
EU size  ≈ US size + 1 to 2   (varies slightly by maker)

The tool stores a fixed table of circumference ranges and their matching sizes. When you enter a measurement it converts to a common unit, finds the band your hand falls into, and reports the letter, US, and EU sizes together.

How to measure your hand correctly

Accurate measurement is the single most important factor in getting the right glove size. To measure:

Hold your dominant hand flat with fingers together and relaxed — not spread wide.
Wrap a soft tape measure around the widest part of your palm, just below the knuckles.
Exclude the thumb entirely — the tape should go around the four fingers only.
Read the circumference in inches or centimetres. This is your glove size measurement.

If you do not have a tape measure, use a strip of paper or string, wrap it around your palm, mark where it meets, then measure the length against a ruler.

Size chart — circumference to glove size

Circumference (inches)	Circumference (cm)	Letter size	US numeric	EU numeric
6.0 – 7.0 in	15.2 – 17.8 cm	XS	6	7
7.0 – 7.5 in	17.8 – 19.1 cm	S	7	8
7.5 – 8.5 in	19.1 – 21.6 cm	M	8	9
8.5 – 9.5 in	21.6 – 24.1 cm	L	9	10
9.5 – 10.5 in	24.1 – 26.7 cm	XL	10	11
10.5 – 11.5 in	26.7 – 29.2 cm	XXL	11	12

These are typical general-purpose ranges. Individual glove manufacturers vary their size breaks slightly, especially at the band boundaries.

Work gloves vs dress gloves vs sport gloves

Fit expectations differ significantly by glove type:

Work and safety gloves are cut with extra room to accommodate liners and allow dexterity in cold or hazardous conditions. If you are between sizes, size up for work gloves.
Dress and fashion gloves are cut close-fitting. They should be snug when first worn and stretch slightly with wear. Sizing down one band is sometimes correct for leather dress gloves.
Sport and grip gloves (cycling, football, golf) fit close for tactile feedback. Follow the manufacturer’s specific size chart, as they often use hand length (wrist to middle fingertip) in addition to circumference.
Medical examination gloves use their own sizing (XS/S/M/L/XL) based on palm width, not circumference.

Tips and notes

Measure the dominant hand; it is usually the larger of the two.
Exclude the thumb from the measurement — wrap around the palm only.
For insulated or lined work gloves, size up one band to accommodate the extra material and allow circulation.
A correct glove lets fingertips reach the end without bunching, with no excess fabric across the palm.
If you fall exactly on a size boundary, try both sizes when possible — the correct choice depends on the glove’s construction and intended use.