BANGLE MEASURING GUIDE
Bangles are typically rigid, meaning they don’t have the flexibility of a clasped bracelet
You Will Need to Know The Size of Your Hand – Since the bangle has to pass over your knuckles.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
To get started, gather these items:
A flexible measuring tape (tailor’s tape works best).
If you don’t have one, a strip of paper, string, or ribbon will work too.
A ruler to measure the string or paper, if necessary.
Or a bangle that fits you well.
1. Measure your wrist size (just to know how the bangle will fit once it’s on):
Step 1: Wrap the tape measure around the wrist bone, so that it fits snugly without feeling too tight or too loose;
Step 2: Mark where the tape measure overlaps. This is the exact circumference of your wrist.
2. Measuring your hand width:
Step 1: To measure the hand, position it as though putting on a bangle (tuck your thumb into the palm of your hand);
Step 2: Wrap the measuring tape around the knuckles including the thumb knuckle. Note the measurement at the point of overlap. This is your exact hand circumference/size.
To convert your hand circumference/size to inner diameter, you should multiply the hand circumference by 3.142.
For example…if your hand circumference measurement is 20cm, multiply 20 × 3.142 = 62.84. This gives you an inner diameter of 62.84mm (almost 6.3cm). So I would recommend a MEDIUM (65mm inner diameter) sized bangle to ensure a comfortable “putting on” and “taking off” of the bangle.
Or…use an online converter.
3. Measuring the diameter of an existing bangle that fits you well:
Place a straight ruler over the bangle and measure across its middle from one inner edge to the other. The measurement in mm/cm/inches will give you the correct internal diameter. If you have a bangle that fits you well, I recommend you use this method to determine the correct size for ordering.
STANDARD BANGLE SIZES
Here’s a quick basic guide to standard bangle sizes based on the inner diameter:
Small: 2.4 inches (60mm/6cm)
Medium: 2.6 inches (65mm/6.5cm)
Large: 2.8 inches (70mm/7cm)
X-Large: 3 inches (75mm/7.5cm)
XX-Large: 3.15 inches (80mm/8cm)
MEASURING YOUR WRIST FOR AN ACCURATE BRACELET SIZE
Refer to my chart below to find your bracelet size. Please note, the table is for basic guidance. All measurements are approximate. Follow my simple step by step guide to measure your wrist for an accurate Bracelet size.
CHILDREN - Lengths
Newborn – 6 months - 4”
6 – 12 months - 4 1/2”
12 – 24 Months - 5″
2 – 5 Years - 5 1/2″
6 – 8 Years - 6”
9-13 Years - 6 1/2″
WOMEN - Lengths
Petite - 7″
Medium - 7 1/2″ – 8″
Large - 8 1/2″
Plus Size - 9″
Anklet (with extension chain) - 9.5″ – 10″
MEN - Lengths
Small - 8″
Medium - 8 1/2″
Large - 9″
Plus Size - 9 1/2″
Follow my step by step guide below to find an accurate bracelet size…
STEP 1:
Using flexible tape measurements:
Measure your wrist just below the wrist bone where you would normally wear the bracelet.
Using plain paper strip:
Mark your size with a pen or pencil and use a ruler to measure the length.
STEP 2:
Add your wrist size with the appropriate measurements below to find your bracelet size.
STYLE - ADDITION TO YOUR WRIST SIZE
Snug Fit - add 1/4″ to 1/2″
Comfort Fit - add 3/4″ to 1″
Loose Fit - add 1-1/4″
