Common ring sizes for girls
Most often, women's rings in sizes from 17 to 20.5 are purchased in jewelry stores. They are the most common all over the world, although in specific countries the range of popular sizes may be slightly different - for example, from 17.5 to 19.
There is an opinion that the sizes of women's rings 16.5-17.5 are a win-win - such decoration is suitable for at least one finger of a woman's hand. Each person will fit several sizes of rings, at least 3 (fingers differ in diameter, and the thickness of the fingers on different hands can also be different). Choosing a safe 17 diameter is great advice for those who want to buy jewelry as a gift!
The most popular women's ring size
Most often, jewelry with a diameter of 17-17.5 is suitable for girls - such rings are mainly worn by women of fragile and average build; this is the ring size that leads in demand among women's engagement models.
Wedding Ring Size Chart
Method No. 1 One of the most accurate ways to independently determine the finger size for a wedding ring at home.
Print out the VICToR wedding ring size chart.
Place your ring so that the inner diameter of your ring and the ring on the table match. The size of your finger for the wedding ring is indicated inside the matching diameter. Method No. 2 A simple way to determine the size of a wedding ring yourself , you will need a thread and a ruler. If there is no ruler, download any convenient application with a ruler on your smartphone.
Take cotton (or any other non-stretch thread). Make several turns around your finger so that the thread fits comfortably through the widest joint of your ring finger. Tie the resulting thread ring on your finger. Then cut the ring of thread anywhere you want with scissors. Select the length of the scale that matches the length of the thread. Attach the resulting piece of thread to the ruler and determine the length of the piece.
An example of determining the size of a finger for a wedding ring: A length of 47 millimeters is equal to size 15 of a wedding ring. Table corresponds to the length of a piece of thread and the size of a wedding ring. 15 = 47 mm; 15.5 = 49 mm; 16 = 50 mm; 16.5 = 52mm; 17 = 53mm; 17.5 = 55mm; 18 = 57mm; 19 = 60mm; 19.5 = 61mm; 20 = 63mm; 20.5 = 64mm; 21 = 66mm; 21.5 = 68mm; 22 = 69mm; 22.5 =71mm; 23 = 72mm
The table contains rounded numbers to make it easier to measure your finger size for a wedding ring at home. To get the exact size of your wedding ring, it is better to use a precise professional measuring tool – a finger gauge.
Method No. 3 Find out the finger size for the wedding ring using a broaching meter.
Wrap one turn of the meter around the widest joint of your ring finger. Measure the circumference and convert the resulting value into millimeters.
An example of determining the size of a wedding ring: A length of 53 millimeters is equal to size 17 of a wedding ring. Table of correspondence between wedding ring size and length in mm 15 = 47 mm; 15.5 = 49 mm; 16 = 50 mm; 16.5 = 52mm; 17 = 53mm; 17.5 = 55mm; 18 = 57mm; 19 = 60mm; 19.5 = 61mm; 20 = 63mm; 20.5 = 64mm; 21 = 66mm; 21.5 = 68mm; 22 = 69mm; 22.5 =71mm; 23 = 72mm
Method No. 4 A convenient and correct way to independently determine the size of a wedding ring at home.
Print out a tape with ring sizes. Make sure the tape size is correct. Make a slit at the indicated location on the tape. And measure the size of your finger so that the tape passes through the wide joint of the finger.
Common ring sizes for men
The most common are rings and signets from 18.5 to 20.5 - men's models of these diameters account for the lion's share of purchases in jewelry stores. Of course, men wear rings of larger and smaller diameters, but they are less common on the shelves of jewelry stores - usually such models have to be ordered. At best, men's rings of small diameter are presented in the store, but in a small assortment. It is fair to note that sellers are willing to accommodate customers halfway - if a suitable ring is not currently in the store, they will bring it or make it in a short time.
The most popular men's ring size
The leading sizes are 19.5-20.5 - these are the rings men most often buy and have made to order. Rings of this size are optimal for men of average and athletic build. The size is in demand both among decorative rings and among engagement rings.
Method number 7: the most extreme measures!
If none of the options work, then you should take extreme measures - measure the ring finger of your right hand using a lace or thread. It is worth holding such an event only when you are sure that the girl is sleeping deeply.
Well, if you put aside all the tricks and try to determine the size of the ring by eye, then, quite possibly, you will guess. After all, you, like no one else, know all the parameters of your beloved girl, including the thickness of her fingers. She can wear a ring not only on her ring finger, so if it is half a size larger or smaller, that’s okay.
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How to Determine Ring Size
To determine the appropriate size of the jewelry, you need to measure the circumference of your finger - this can be done with a measuring tape or regular thread. Measure your finger so that the thread fits snugly but does not squeeze it. You need to measure the widest part of the finger - usually this is the circumference of the middle phalanx.
Measure exactly the finger on which you plan to wear the jewelry. The fingers on both hands may differ in diameter, and if the ring is comfortable on the right index finger, then it may not fit on the left index finger at all. Fingers can easily differ by 1-1.5 sizes.
The ideal time to measure girth is the middle of the day, since in the evening or in the morning your fingers may swell due to fatigue, physical exertion, and drinking liquid. It is better to repeat the measurement three times on different days to make sure the size is correct - if the size of the ring is chosen incorrectly, discomfort while wearing the jewelry is guaranteed.
Finger circumference in millimeters | Ring size |
45-46 | 14,5 |
47-48 | 15 |
48-49 | 15,5 |
49-50 | 16 |
50-52 | 16,5 |
52-53 | 17 |
53-55 | 17,5 |
55-56 | 18 |
56-58 | 18,5 |
58-59 | 19 |
59-61 | 19,5 |
61-63 | 20 |
The circumference of a finger is essentially the circumference, which means you can calculate the appropriate ring diameter using a simple formula: d=C/π. d is the diameter of the circle (ring), C is the circumference of the circle (finger circumference), π is a mathematical constant equal to 3.14. If the table does not contain data that suits you, insert your value into this formula and get the exact result.
The width of the ring matters!
The appropriate size of the jewelry depends not only on the diameter of the finger, but also on the width of the ring itself. If the jewelry is wide (from 8 mm), it is better to take a model half a size larger.
Why is it important to choose a ring strictly by size?
The future fate of the jewelry depends on how correctly the ring is selected. If you find a piece of jewelry that is the right size, it will feel comfortable on your finger .
An incorrectly selected ring can cause discomfort to its owner, because it will be too tight or spacious
In such cases, most people take the jewelry to a workshop where it is adjusted to the desired size. However, not everyone has such an opportunity. For example, there are models of rings that are almost impossible to adjust to size (see photo below). In such cases, the jeweler risks deforming the product or sacrificing inserts, while the ring can be reduced or enlarged by a maximum of half a size. In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, you need to understand the intricacies of the choice in advance.
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How to determine ring size by clothing size
It is believed that clothing size correlates with finger size. This method of calculation cannot lay claim to unconditional accuracy, but if other methods are not available, why not?
Clothing size | Ring size |
42-44 | 15,5-16,5 |
44-46 | 16,5-17,5 |
46-48 | 17,5-18,5 |
48-50 | 18,5-19,5 |
50-52 | 19,5-20,5 |
There is another way to determine the appropriate size of jewelry - take an existing ring and measure its diameter with a simple ruler. For convenience, you can attach the ring to the paper and outline the inner circle, and then measure the diameter of the resulting circle.
How to correctly determine
There are several ways to find out the appropriate ring size. The first of them is the simplest - you only need to measure the diameter of an existing ring. For this, only jewelry from the ring finger is suitable, since the size of the index or middle finger is different in most cases.
This method can be done in four ways:
- The ring is measured with a ruler; it should pass through the expected center of the product.
- The jewelry can be brought to a jewelry salon, where the size will be determined using a special device.
- You can put the ring on your own finger and mark the place where it fits.
- You can trace the product on paper and go to the store with this blank.
If there is no ring that is worn on the ring finger, then the first option for determining the size will not work. In this case, a regular thread can help - you need to wrap it around your finger and make a mark where the two ends touch each other. The resulting length must be measured with a ruler and divided by 3.14, that is, by the number Pi. The final result of the calculations is the desired ring size. If you are planning a surprise with the choice of wedding rings, then it is better to find out the finger size using a thread when your beloved is sleeping.
If none of the options turned out to be suitable, then a last resort remains - you can find out the size of the jewelry from your beloved’s mother or friend. In most cases, they have the necessary information, because together with the future bride they went to jewelry stores in search of ordinary rings. The main thing is to warn your mother or friend not to tell anyone about the upcoming surprise.
We have given recommendations on how to choose the right size for a classic wedding ring design. But wide rings deserve special attention, and their choice should be approached more carefully. Since they are located not only in the lower part of the finger, but also closer to the joint, it is necessary to take into account all the structural features; for this it is recommended to take several measurements. In addition, for rings wider than 5 mm, the following rule applies: for each millimeter of width, 0.1 mm is added to the diameter of the ring.
Interesting! Be sure to pay attention to rings decorated with patterns or precious stones.
Size relationship between different measurement systems
Finger circumference in millimeters | Russian size | US, Canadian size | French (Italian, Spanish) size |
45-46 | 14,5 | 3,5 | 5,5 |
47-48 | 15 | 4 | 6,75 |
48-49 | 15,5 | 4,5-5 | 8-9,25 |
49-50 | 16 | 5,5 | 10,5 |
50-52 | 16,5 | 6 | 11,75 |
52-53 | 17 | 6,5-7 | 13,25 |
53-55 | 17,5 | 7,5 | 14,5-15,75 |
55-56 | 18 | 8 | 17 |
56-58 | 18,5 | 8,5 | 18,25 |
58-59 | 19 | 9 | 19,5 |
59-61 | 19,5 | 9,5 | 20,75 |
61-63 | 20 | 10-10,5 | 22 |
- How to determine the size of a ring according to the American system: multiply the diameter of the ring (Russian size) by 1.2. Subtract 13.8 from the result. The resulting fractional figure is rounded to the nearest quarter or half. For example, if the diameter of the finger is 20, then after counting it will be 10.2. To obtain the appropriate US ring size, the value is rounded to 10 or 10.5.
- How to determine the size of a ring using the French system: measure the circumference of your finger in millimeters, subtract 40 from the resulting size. If the circumference of your finger is 48 mm, then the French ring size is 8.
There are several other systems for measuring ring sizes - Japanese, English, Viennese. The simplest can be called the Viennese one; it is actively used in Western European countries - according to this method, the size is calculated as the circumference of the finger. You just need to measure the circumference of your finger and you don’t need to calculate anything else!
According to the table
Determining the required ring size using a ready-made table greatly simplifies the selection of wedding rings and other jewelry.
To find out your size using table data, you need to:
- print a ready-made table of size templates;
- place a suitable ring or ring on a circle of appropriate size;
- the outer boundaries of the paper stencil circle should coincide with the inner edge of the jewelry.
To clarify the correctness of the printed templates, there is a clarifying marker in the table, which has a standard length of 10 mm.
The size doesn't fit? We can fix everything
Don't panic if your carefully prepared surprise goes wrong. Any method of measuring the circumference of a finger has errors, and at the time of measurement the finger could have been slightly swollen - anything can happen. Many stores are ready to exchange a new piece of jewelry with a tag for the same one, but of a different size - if the desired model is in stock, the exchange will only take a few minutes.
Americans do not consider it shameful to give a loved one a ring of the wrong size. Here this is considered a trifle that can be easily corrected, so they do not focus attention on it.
If the seller refuses to change the ring or the one you need is simply not in the store, contact a jewelry maker - a specialist will enlarge or reduce the ring so that it fits perfectly. The main thing is not to make a tragedy out of an inappropriate size, because the very fact of such a gift is more important!