Glove size chart
Glove size comes from one measurement, the circumference of your hand around the palm. Match it to the chart for US, EU and letter sizes.
| Size | US / EU number | Hand (in) | Hand (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 6.5 | 6.5 | 16.5 |
| S | 7 | 7 | 17.8 |
| S | 7.5 | 7.5 | 19.1 |
| M | 8 | 8 | 20.3 |
| M | 8.5 | 8.5 | 21.6 |
| L | 9 | 9 | 22.9 |
| L | 9.5 | 9.5 | 24.1 |
| XL | 10 | 10 | 25.4 |
| XL | 10.5 | 10.5 | 26.7 |
| XXL | 11 | 11 | 27.9 |
| XXL | 11.5 | 11.5 | 29.2 |
Glove sizing is driven by one measurement, the circumference of your hand around the palm at the knuckles, not counting the thumb. That figure in inches is effectively your numeric glove size, and letter sizes from extra small to double extra large map onto the same bands.
Most of Europe uses the same numeric hand measurement, so glove sizing travels better across borders than shoes or clothing. The chart below lets you go from a hand measurement to a US number, an EU number or a letter size in one step.
Glove size questions
How do I measure my hand for gloves?
Wrap a tape measure around the widest part of your palm, just below the knuckles and excluding the thumb. The measurement in inches is your glove size. For length, measure from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger.
Are glove sizes the same for men and women?
The numeric measurement is the same, but women's hands are usually smaller, so a women's medium and a men's small can share a size. Go by the hand circumference rather than the label.
What if I am between two glove sizes?
For a snug fit such as cycling or work gloves, size down. For warmth or layering, size up so the glove is not tight across the palm.
Which hand should I measure?
The dominant one. It is usually very slightly larger, and a glove that fits the larger hand fits both, while the reverse is not true.
Is a glove size the same as a hand measurement?
Nearly. The numeric glove size is the circumference around the knuckles in inches, rounded to the nearest half size, so a 20.3 cm hand is an 8. That directness is why the inch figure is the number to trust when two brands disagree.
Is there a standard for glove sizes?
For fashion and general-purpose gloves there is none that we know of, and the inch-based numeric size is a widely shared convention rather than a specification. Protective and work gloves are a separate case with their own requirements.
What if I am between two glove sizes?
For leather, take the smaller size: leather stretches with wear and a glove that starts loose stays loose. For knitted or lined gloves, take the larger, since the lining takes up room that the measurement does not account for.
Where these numbers come from
Every row in this chart is anchored to the circumference of the hand around the knuckles, excluding the thumb. The numeric glove size is that circumference in inches, rounded to the nearest half size. The letter size groups two numeric sizes together.
What is not standardised. For fashion and general-purpose gloves there is no binding standard. The inch-based numeric size is a widely shared convention rather than a specification.
Reviewed by Jamey Weber, last checked August 5, 2026. Found an error? Report it and it gets fixed in the changelog. See also the full methodology.
Last reviewed and updated on August 5, 2026. Conversion tables are checked against published international sizing standards.