Ring size (6, 7, 8, 9) in Russian. Aliexpress rings

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29.05.2020

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How to find out your ring size:

  1. Measure the circumference and diameter of your finger.
  2. Compare the result obtained with the Russian size scale or with the line of foreign jewelry manufacturers.

Often, when choosing rings, we don’t know what sizes we need, especially if we buy jewelry for ourselves infrequently or not for ourselves, but as a gift. And if in a regular jewelry store it’s easy to solve this problem - you just need to try on several options and contact a sales consultant, but when ordering online, problems will arise. Let’s figure out what types of jewelry marking systems there are and how to take your own measurements.

Tips for beginners

We have already talked about many important points, but I have a few more useful tips that will help you successfully make online purchases:

  1. Do not immediately make large purchases in a new store, buy 1–2 things first, evaluate the quality of work and products, and the speed of delivery.
  2. Look through discounts and promotions on your favorite sites to make profitable purchases. You can choose a product at a convenient time and buy it, for example, before the New Year, March 8 or Black Friday, when there are promotions in retail chains.
  3. Do not make hasty purchases, think about everything in advance so as not to spend extra money.

When receiving your order, check the safety of the parcel itself, as well as whether the contents of the box or package correspond to your request. Film the unpacking process to provide evidence of any discrepancies. Refuse to accept and pay for the parcel if there are claims and you did not make an advance payment. In general, check the items you receive as carefully as possible. This is an important stage of online shopping.

If a defect, model, color or size is found to be defective, you have every right to return the product and get your money back or make a replacement.

Comparison of prices in Russia and the USA in 2021

The Russian food infrastructure is well developed, with many supermarkets and pharmacies open around the clock. Trading houses have been built where you can find entertainment for every taste and buy clothes, shoes and much more. America differs from Russia in its affordable prices for branded clothing, equipment, cars, and mobile devices. In addition, all new products appear for the first time in the United States. The American market offers a huge number of goods for any budget. The country has a large number of Street Food outlets, shopping centers, and car dealerships for new and used cars.

An analysis of prices in 2021 based on the living conditions of the average American and Russian shows:

ExpendituresRussiaUSANote
Current expenses per month:
Products included in the consumer basket$40$103eggs, meat, milk, rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, bread, confectionery
Cafes and restaurants$38$105
Clothes and shoes$300$270
Rent 1-room apartment$355$1978downtown
Fare$38$160monthly pass plus taxi several times
Utilities, Internet, mobile tariff$95$229
Sports and recreation$47$76
School costs per child$250$1345
Acquisition of property:
The cost of an apartment per 1 sq. m. $1320$5838downtown
Automobile$16400$19470new, economy class
Total cost of living per month per person:
Cost excluding housing$265$835in a city with a population of 1.5 million people

How to choose?

The relationship between European and Russian sizes of women's clothing is difficult to understand for those who are accustomed to domestic labeling and rarely encounter collections from other countries. If you decide to do online shopping or go on a trip to foreign stores, you should definitely understand in detail how to determine the European clothing size for a woman.

But that is not all. In order for things to fit perfectly on a woman’s figure, you need to carefully take measurements:


All measurements are taken standing straight in your underwear.

Our tables will help you decide on the purchase of suitable women's clothing - compare the parameters and choose products that will take their rightful place in your wardrobe.

The European and Russian sizing charts for women's clothing are significantly different - manufacturers provide different values ​​for skirts, blouses and outerwear. We will talk about all this below - read and remember!

Correspondence of values ​​in the table

You will find the correspondence between European and Russian clothing sizes for women below - we will start with dresses, blouses and sweaters

Be sure to pay attention to the numerical parameters and do not forget to check them with your values! Up

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RussiaEuropeChest (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)Sleeve(cm)
383276-8055-5882-8558-60
403480-8459-6286-8959-61
423684-8863-6690-9359-61
443888-9267-7094-9760-62
464092-9671-7498-10160-62
484296-10075-78102-10560-62
5044100-10479-83106-10961-63
5246104-10884-87110-11361-63
5448108-11288-91114-11761-63
5650112-11692-95118-12161-63
5852116-12096-101122-12562-64

This chart of European clothing sizes for women will help you choose the right dresses, sweaters, T-shirts and tanks. You can easily choose a high-quality and comfortable product that will complement your figure.

The next step is choosing the perfect women's trousers, shorts or skirts. We translate women's euro clothing sizes into Russian in our table!

Bottom

RussiaEuropeWaist (cm)Hips (cm)
383255-5882-85
403459-6286-89
423663-6690-93
443867-7094-97
464071-7498-101
484275-78102-105
504479-83106-109
524684-87110-113
544888-91114-117
565092-95118-121
585296-101122-125

The main assistant that allows you to translate women's European clothing sizes into Russian is a table that can be found on our website! Just select the wardrobe item you are looking for and carefully study the suitability and the given parameters.

Now let's talk about women's jeans - this basic wardrobe item is simply irreplaceable for everyday wear. For your convenience, we provide only American values, as that is what is printed on the labels. We’ll tell you how to remove a greasy stain on a jacket in another review.

US values

RussiaWaist (cm)Hips (cm)USA
38588224
40628625
42669226
42-4466-7092-9627
44709628
44-4668-7496-10029
467410030
46-4874-78100-10431
487810432
48-5078-82104-10833
508210834
50-5282-86108-11235
528611236
549011638
569412039
583812440

And just below you is a table of sizes of European and Russian women's clothing for the winter and autumn seasons! You guessed correctly, we will talk about raincoats, down jackets, trench coats and coats - about products that give warmth and protect from bad weather. This also has its own nuances that need to be carefully considered and remembered - or better yet, preserved.

Additionally: table of children's clothing sizes.

Outerwear

RussiaEuropeChest (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)Sleeve(cm)
383276-8055-5882-8558-60
403480-8459-6286-8959-61
423684-8863-6690-9359-61
443888-9267-7094-9760-62
464092-9671-7498-10160-62
484296-10075-78102-10560-62
5044100-10479-83106-10961-63
5246104-10884-87110-11361-63
5448108-11288-91114-11761-63
5650112-11692-95118-12161-63
5852116-12096-101122-12562-64

Finally, we will teach you how to choose good underwear and give European sizes of women's clothing in Russian - the table is already waiting for you below!

How to find out the size of a ring on your finger: the table will help anyone

The easiest way to find out your ring size, short of going to a jeweler and having the size measured by a professional measurer, is to measure the circumference and calculate the size based on the length of the circumference. How best to determine this indicator is up to you, you can come up with many options, use your imagination and get to work!

  • The easiest way is to quietly take one of the rings of the person to whom you are going to give a gift, and, attaching it to a sheet of paper, circle it along the inner diameter. Here everything needs to be done quite clearly, and with this drawing you can immediately go shopping; the consultants in the store themselves measure it and select the appropriate size.
  • In addition, you can playfully measure your fingers and compare the results. The most important thing here is to do everything in an easy, playful way, so that the person does not even guess why you started all this, so you will have to use the maximum of your conspiratorial abilities.
  • You can carefully fold the paper and also insert it into the ring, noting where the sheet meets. By cutting out a strip and measuring it with a ruler, you can easily get the length of the finger, after which the desired result, that is, in fact, the ring size itself, can be viewed in the corresponding column of the table located just below.

How to discreetly find out a girl's ring size?

To prevent your loved one from guessing about the surprise, a variety of methods are used. Here are several options for how to discreetly find out a girl’s ring size:

They take one of the accessories out of the jewelry box and take it to the jewelry store. They take the ring that the lady of the heart wears, if not constantly, then at least sometimes. They take into account which finger is decorated with an accessory. If this jewelry is for the thumb, index finger, and is purchased for the ring finger, subtract one size. If you can’t pick it up unnoticed, trace the rim on paper. And then they use a thread, a ruler - all the above methods on how to find out the ring size at home. Try the jewelry on your hand. They put it on, for example, the little finger, mark the limit to which it fits, go to the store and try on accessories. Quietly measuring the diameter of a finger while a girl is sleeping

Do this carefully so as not to wake up. They offer to try on a toy ring from the set of a little niece or another child. They jokingly offer to try on jewelry at the nearest kiosk. In this case, the risk of purchasing is small, but even the purchase will not hit the budget - the products are most often inexpensive

But the man will definitely recognize the desired number.

The masters use various tricks - they put on comic accessories made of foil, napkins, and everything so that the charming lady does not guess about the surprise. Using the “fake” bezel, it’s easy to calculate the diameter for a wedding jewelry or ring.

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.

How to measure a finger for a ring

We'll find out which size is right for you in just a couple of minutes. There are several ways.

Traditional methods

Step 1. Take regular thread or a thin paper strip (no more than 5 mm wide). Wrap it tightly around the middle of the lower phalanx of the finger on which you plan to wear the jewelry. The main thing is not to press the thread or strip of paper into the skin too much, otherwise the ring will compress the phalanx and it will hurt.

Step 2. Mark the area where the edges of the thread (strip) touch with a pen or pencil. Place this segment on a ruler and determine the length (in millimeters). This will give you the approximate circumference of the ornament.

Step 3. Compare the number with the table and find what suits you.

Another option is to simply take a ring that the person has used several times (it definitely fits him) and use a ruler to measure its diameter. Place the decoration on a sheet of paper, trace it with a pencil along the inner contour, and then measure the diameter of the resulting circle with a ruler.

Determined by clothing size

There is an opinion that the girth of a finger depends on the size of clothes a person wears. There is no evidence that this method is always reliable, but it is worth trying when other methods fail (for example, when choosing a surprise for people you know).

The size chart of clothing is correlated with the circumference of the finger (according to the system adopted in Russia) as follows:

  • 42–44 — 15 1/2–16 1/2;
  • 44–46 — 16 1/2–17 1/2;
  • 46–48 — 17 1/2–18 1/2;
  • 48–50 — 18 1/2–19 1/2;
  • 50–52 — 19 1/2–20 1/2.

We use mobile applications

Yes, progress does not stand still, and many applications have already appeared that automatically determine the diameter of a finger. How to use them? Take a white landscape sheet (A4 format), find a well-lit place (you need natural daylight, not artificial, it is advisable to stand near a window - this is the optimal light source) and take a photograph. Photography rules:

  • the entire album sheet is included in the frame;
  • the hand is filmed against the background of paper;
  • The fingers are spread out so that the distance between them is clearly visible.

The photo is uploaded to the application or website. In just a few seconds the result will appear on the screen.

Expert advice

There are several important rules to consider when choosing jewelry:

  1. When the cold season comes, the fingers on the hands become a little thinner than they were before.
  2. In the evening, swelling appears on the hands, which shifts the data upward.
  3. The fingers on the left hand are usually slightly thinner than those on the right, so they must be measured separately.
  4. It is better to measure in several ways at once, then the result will be the most accurate. Often a paper strip adds a couple of extra millimeters, and a thread, on the contrary, takes them away if it cuts into the skin too much.
  5. It is advisable to try on jewelry during the daytime. It is not recommended to exercise before trying on. This reduces the likelihood of making mistakes.
  6. When purchasing a massive ring, choose the larger option. The difference between massive (4 mm or more) and thin jewelry is 1/2 the size.
  7. It is necessary that the diameter of the ring is slightly larger than the circumference of the finger.
  8. The jewelry should fit tightly and securely on the hand, but slide along the phalanges without any problems. Otherwise, there will be problems when putting on and taking off. Therefore, it is recommended to measure the girth of the phalanx rather than the base.
  9. Since scales in several countries are marked in different ways, the country of manufacture should be taken into account and be guided by it.

If you take the measurements correctly and follow all the recommendations, then there will be no problems with the choice; the ring size table will help you correctly select the necessary parameters and buy a suitable piece of jewelry that you will wear for a long time and with pleasure.

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Women's and men's shoe sizes in the USA: calculate yours

Russia adheres to European sizing standards, so Russian shoe sizes correspond to European ones. Converting US shoe sizes to Russian cannot be done using calculations: there is no direct relationship between them. When determining Russian shoe sizes to American ones, you should use a special size table (National Standard of the Russian Federation GOST R 57425-2017 standard modified in relation to the international document ISO/TS 19407:2015 “Footwear–Sizing–Conversion of sizing systems”).

True, using tables you can compare only one parameter - foot length. And the American size is also tricky, as it is determined by two criteria at once - length and fullness. Don't be alarmed - there is nothing complicated here if you understand everything step by step. So, to determine your shoe size in the USA, you need to calculate two parameters:

  • foot length - the distance between the extreme point of the big toe and the heel;
  • foot width - the distance in a straight line between the extreme point of the big toe and the little toe.

Moreover, it is necessary to measure both feet, since they can be asymmetrical. For some it is less noticeable, for others it is more noticeable, but if you want to buy shoes that are comfortable to wear, possible asymmetry should definitely be taken into account. Remember: you need to focus on the leg whose measurements yielded large values.

Now let's look at the process step by step. To determine your US size, you need:

Take a sheet of white paper, stand on it and trace both feet along the contour. It is better to enlist the help of loved ones - it will not be very convenient to perform such manipulations yourself. Inscribe the resulting outline into a rectangle. It is these straight lines, and not the contour of the foot itself, that we will measure with a ruler

Important: all measurements are taken in millimeters!

Arm yourself with a ruler or measuring tape and measure the distance from the extreme point of the heel to the extreme point of the big toe in a straight line. The resulting value is the length of your foot

Using it you can determine your European shoe size (similar to Russian), which can later be easily converted to American. This can be done using the table below for the correspondence between US and European shoe sizes.

Then you need to measure the distance from the extreme point of the thumb to the extreme point of the little finger in a straight line. This value is the width of the foot. Next, you need to use the shoe fullness table (we have also attached it below). In the first column of the table you need to find your American shoe size (for example, 5). Then in the same line you should find your foot width value (for example, 9.2 cm). This value is in the D (Wide) column, which means your US size will be 5D. If you do not find the desired value, round the resulting figure up.

And here are the promised ones

Foot length, mmEURUS
Male and femaleMaleFemale
2153434
21534,53,54,5
2203545
22535,54,55,5
2253656
23036,556
235375,56,5
23537,567
240386,57,5
24538,56,57,5
2453978
25039,57,58,5
2554089
25540,58,59,5
260418,59,5
26541,5910
265429,510,5
27042,51011
2754310,511,5
27543,510,511,5
280441112
28544,511,512,5
285451213
29045,512,513,5
2954612,513,5
29546,51314
3004713,514,5
30547,51415
305481415
31048,514,515,5
315491516
31549,515,516,5

After calculating the coveted size, you should decide on the fullness of the shoes.

Women

Shoe size (US)AA (Narrow), cmB/M (Medium)D (Wide)EE (Extra wide)
57,148,109,0410,01
5,57,328,269,2210,16
67,478,419,3710,31
6,57,628,599,5310,49
77,778,749,6810,64
7,57,958,899,8610,80
88,109,0410,0110,95
8,58,269,2210,1611,13
98,419,3710,3111,28
9,58,599,5310,4911,43
108,749,6810,6411,58
10,58,899,8610,8011,76
119,0410,0110,9511,91
11,59,2210,1611,1312,07
129,3710,3111,2812,22

Men

Shoe size (US)C/N (Narrow), cmD/M (Medium)E/W (Wide)
68,388,899,40
6,58,389,149,65
78,649,149,65
7,58,649,409,91
88,899,659,91
8,59,149,6510,16
99,149,9110,41
9,59,409,9110,41
109,6510,1610,67
10,59,6510,4110,92
119,9110,4110,92
11,59,9110,6711,18
1210,1610,9211,18
12,510,4110,9211,43
1310,4111,1811,68
13,510,6711,1812,19
1410,6711,4312,45
14,510,9211,6812,45
1510,9211,6812,70

Now you know exactly which American shoe size suits you. Enjoy the shopping!

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!

Useful tips

We figured out how to find out the appropriate size from the tables - it's simple. Now you definitely won’t get confused when choosing clothes from domestic and foreign manufacturers; purchases will not bring unpleasant emotions or disappointments. Finally, here are some more tips from the experiences of other parents:

  1. Manufacturers of clothing for children often do not focus on fullness. If the baby is of standard dimensions, buy things according to age and height. For an overweight child, order clothes in slightly larger sizes. If you are too thin, read customer reviews or go to a regular store where you can try on panties and dresses.
  2. According to mothers, the most difficult thing is to choose things without trying them on for children from China.

Orders received may run large or small depending on the manufacturer. It is not possible to rely on the height and weight of a child when purchasing things through Aliexpress; sellers only indicate the size according to age. To avoid misunderstandings, order clothes to grow or find a seller of factory-made products produced according to GOST standards of the People's Republic of China in official factories.

Information on clothing sizes for children will be useful for online shopping, for preparing a surprise for your beloved baby in a regular store without trying on. If you still made a mistake and bought small things, don’t worry, they can always be exchanged or returned to the seller.

This right is regulated by Art. 25 of the Federal Law “On the Protection of Consumer Rights”, the law also applies to users of online markets with saved receipts.

How to find out your finger size?

The ring size is the diameter of the product on the inside. There are several ways to find out. It’s one thing when you buy jewelry for yourself or as a gift to someone with whom you can go to the store and try on the product.

But if the ring is intended as a surprise for a loved one or for an engagement, you will have to resort to more exotic methods of determining the diameter of the jewelry.

Whatever the method for determining the size of the ring, the following factors must be taken into account:

  • Fingers increase or decrease in size from heat or cold;
  • limbs swell after sports exercises, during menstruation and in the morning from water accumulated overnight;
  • it happens that the middle phalanx is slightly larger than the others, so even a suitable-sized product may not fit on the finger;
  • Any method of measuring a ring without the future owner or home does not provide an exact guarantee that the product will fit perfectly.

In a jewelry store

The easiest way to find out the size of your jewelry is in a jewelry store. The consultants there have special patterns that they can use to accurately tell you which ring will fit your finger. But even this classic method of determining size has its own nuances.

Most often, salon workers immediately take a measuring tool 3 mm wide. If the desired product is wider than 8 mm, then the size of the decoration should be larger. For such products, the consultant will select a different pattern.

To decide on your ring size, it is not enough to go to a jewelry store once. You need to visit the consultant twice, or even three times. The last fitting should be in the middle of the day, when the future owner of the ring feels calm and comfortable.

Using thread

The diameter of the ring can be determined at home using available tools. First you need to take a fairly dense cotton thread half a meter long. A smooth thread used for knitting napkins is perfect. Use it to make 5 turns around your finger. You need to wind it as if a ring were put on your finger instead of a thread - not too tight, not too loose. After this, cross the ends of the thread and cut them.

Next, you need to measure the resulting segment, and divide the result in millimeters by 15.7. The number that the calculator indicates is the ring size.

Fractional results are rounded up to the nearest half. If the finger is narrow and there are no problems with the passage of the product through the middle phalanx, then the resulting number can be safely rounded down to the nearest value. For example, 16.1 cm or 16.2 cm may well correspond to ring size 16.

There is another method using thread. Here, one turn around the circumference of the finger is enough to find out how many centimeters the circumference is. The resulting segment is applied to a special table.

For this method, you can use a paper strip instead of thread. Before drawing conclusions on the results obtained, it is worth making sure that the scale above the size table corresponds to 10 cm. The format may change when saving the image or printing it.

According to the table

A very simple way to determine ring size using a ready-made table. All you have to do is print it out and place the decoration on the corresponding circle. The border of the figure on the paper should correspond to the inner edge of the product.

To avoid an erroneous result that could result from changing the format of the picture when printing, there is a segment under the circles that should correspond to 10 cm.

Using a ring sizer

You can make a device for measuring finger size yourself at home by first printing it on a sheet of paper.

Make a cut along the vertical line on the left. Then insert the pointed end of the strip there, wrapping the “device” around your finger. The scale will indicate the size of the product.

This method will give more accurate results if you run the paper ring along the entire length of your finger. Don't forget about the problematic middle phalanx.

How to measure and find out your ring size?

But first, let’s limit what standard sizes are common in jewelry stores. The standard measurement for women is from 16 to 19 mm, for men - from 19 to 24 mm. Ring sizes beyond these limits are considered non-standard and are made to order after measurements are taken. Or they are already customized after purchase.

Important: If you are still in doubt about the choice or are between two values, then give preference to the larger size. But we are talking about millimeter differences. After all, your fingers will sometimes swell. And also, as jewelers say, it is easier to narrow a large ring than to widen it.

  • If you want to buy jewelry for yourself, but simply don’t know the size, then it’s best to visit your nearest jewelry store, where they definitely have ring gauges in stock . This is the easiest way to find out exactly what kind of ring you need. At the same time, you will also receive advice on the design of the decoration. After all, the shape of the product and its thickness also affects the proper circumference.
  • You can use a special stencil ruler. The principle of its operation is extremely clear - you cut it out, put it on your finger, while tightening the tail to the desired mark. The only thing is don't make it too tight. After all, the ring should not overtighten the finger. And another piece of advice - the stencil must be precise, down to the millimeter.

Ruler-stencil
Ruler-stencil

We resort to using old jewelry to find out the ring size

This is also a fairly simple method. Because almost all of us have at least one ring. But this option is suitable if you are not making a surprise for your loved one or have the opportunity to take the jewelry unnoticed. It is also worth understanding that the new acquisition will also be on this finger, from which the previous ring was removed.

  • School knowledge of geometry will be useful to you in this matter. We recall the theory that the size can be easily changed along the redrawn circle. But we emphasize that we are drawing along the internal diameter. After all, the thickness of the ring will give exactly the same error, which will be equal to these millimeters. Then you simply apply a ruler or piece of marking paper and count the marks as accurately as possible.
  • The result will be even more accurate if you have a caliper. It also measures the internal diameter of the product. In this case, it is not even necessary to redraw the circle, because everything can be done directly from the decoration.
  • A quick option is to simply place a ruler on the ring and count the millimeter marks on the ruler. But again along the inner bend.
  • drawing a finger on paper works in the same way The distance will be equal to the required size of the ring.

How to quickly and accurately measure your size
How to quickly and accurately measure your size

Determining ring size by finger circumference: methods, tables

Important: Round up!

  • The second method also requires knowledge of geometry. We start with it, since this method makes it possible to calculate the size for any phalanx of the finger. After all, rings are worn at different heights. Wrap a thread or a small tape of 0.3-0.5 cm in the desired place so that it freely covers the finger. Just cross the ends or connect them tightly, making a mark on the piece. We translate or immediately write down the circumference in millimeters, and finally divide the result by the number 3.14. You should get a size that is equal to the diameter of the inner walls of the ring. For example, the circumference of your finger is 53 cm. When divided by 3.14, the result is 16.87. We look at the table and find the closest, but larger number - in our case it is size 17.
  • By the way, with a simple measurement of the walls of the ring, we also got approximately 17 mm. It is not necessary to take hundredths into account. But for comparison, the width of the ring itself is also 16.8 mm. Therefore, the results of the two methods are the same!

Table
Table

  • There is a more complex scheme that works on the basis of a thin thread. But this method gives more accurate measurements! Wrap it around your finger 5 times and pull the ends tightly together. It's a little awkward to work on your own, but it's possible. And you make a manual mark with a marker or immediately cut off the ends of the thread; you can simply pinch the joint with your fingernail. Now we also measure this long segment, but divide it by 15.7! Example: in our case, these turns turned out to be 26.7 cm, which is equal to 267 mm. Divide by 15.7 and get the same 17!

Five turns will give a more accurate result
Five turns will give a more accurate result

  • A similar principle applies to an ordinary piece of paper about 1-1.5 cm. As shown in the photo below: they wrapped it, connected the ends tightly and made a mark with a pen. Next, proceed according to the above scheme. Or do it even simpler - simply convert the resulting millimeters into size using a table. Moreover, it is easier to work independently with paper, because it is easier to put a mark on it.


Using a piece of paperUsing a piece of paper
We also offer ring sizes for different countries

Size ratio in different systems
Size ratio in different systems

How does clothing size help determine ring size?

The approximate and far from exact size can be determined by the number of clothes that a person wears, as well as by his weight and height. But do not forget that each finger will have its own circumference. Although in case of an error, you can simply change the selected finger.

Statistics say:

  • for clothing size S, rings 15.5-16.5 are suitable;
  • for M corresponds to 16.5-17.5;
  • jewelry size for L ranges from 17.5-18.5;
  • and for XL from 18.5 to 19.5;
  • further increase in size occurs with an ordinal increase by one.

Therefore, it is worth noting one more very approximate rule:

  • with a weight of up to 60 kg and a height of up to 170 cm, ring sizes correspond to 16.0-17.5;
  • above 170 cm and heavier than 60 kg wear 18.0-19.5;
  • but more than 80 kg is already 18.5-20.5;
  • weight over 85 kg requires size 21 or more.

Your height and weight also affect
Your height and weight also affect

Measuring the ring size correctly: tips

  • It is better to measure your finger in the middle of the day, since in the morning after sleep or in the evening after any daytime physical activity, your hands will swell a little, and the measurements will be incorrect.
  • The weather also has an effect. Our bodies also obey the laws of physics, so in warm weather our fingers expand a little, and in cold weather they become thinner. When purchasing, be guided by average indicators.
  • For the same reason, periods of illness or critical days fall under the taboo.
  • And, of course, after drinking heavily or exercising, refrain from taking measurements to purchase a ring.
  • Consider the width of the ring! As a rule, wide and close-fitting products run a little small, so go about half a size up. But it is better to take thin rings, on the contrary, either exactly in size, or 0.5 sizes smaller. The same applies to volumetric rings.

How to correctly determine your finger size: the surest ways

“The ring is just right” - these are the words that everyone is waiting for when trying to make a lovely gift. And I really don’t want to hear other phrases. After all, there is nothing more unpleasant than seeing a disorder in front of the person being gifted. Therefore, to ensure that your recipient accepts the gift according to size, we have prepared the most accurate and not so true methods for determining the size of a finger. Try it and tell us which of them are the best, and which ones only describe the essence on paper.

How to determine finger size by thread?

  • Wrap the thread tightly, but not tightly, around the phalanx 5 times.
  • Fix, cut off the ends at the joints.
  • Remove and measure the length of the resulting thread.
  • Convert the resulting length to millimeters.
  • Then divide it by 15.7 - the output figure will give you the desired size.

How to determine finger size from a piece of paper?

This method is partially similar to the first, the only difference is that you need to wrap it once.

  • Make the paper sheet a little wide so that it does not extend beyond one phalanx.
  • Wrap it once around the phalanx.
  • At the junction of the first end of the sheet with the continuation, draw a mark.
  • Measure the resulting length.
  • Convert the number to millimeters.
  • Divide by 3.14 - the resulting number will be the required size.

How to determine finger size by diameter?

  • Wrap the thread around your finger as if it were a ring.
  • Secure to a knot.
  • The thread ring should be easy to remove and put on.
  • Remove it from the phalanx, and then use a ruler to measure the diameter of the resulting circle.
  • Convert the number obtained in centimeters to millimeters.
  • This number will be your size.

How to determine finger size by finger circumference?

  • Wrap a thin, lightweight flap around the phalanx and knuckle of the finger.
  • Mark or record the junction where the end and continuation intersect.
  • Then measure the length and convert it to millimeters.
  • Choose the average between the two results.
  • Use the table below to determine the size you need.
CircleSize
47,615,5
50,816
52,416,5
5417
5617,5
5918
6018,5
6219
6419,5
6620
6720,5
7021
7221,5
74,522

How to determine finger size using the table?

In addition to the available methods, there is a special table, based on which you can easily find out about the size of the ring. To do this, just wrap your finger in a thick but thin braid, fix it and measure its length. Next, the result is converted into millimeters and the size is determined according to the table below.

Finger circumference in mmDiameterSize
441414
4514,514,5
471515
4815,515,5
501616
5216,516,5
5416,917
5617,517,5
5918,118
6018,518,5
6218,919
6419,419,5
6519,820
6720,520,5
7021,121
7221,521,5
7422,122

How to determine your finger size using an existing ring?

One sure way is to determine the size using an existing ring.

  • Decide which finger you want to purchase jewelry for.
  • Then try on the existing rings.
  • Take the appropriate one with you to the store and select a new piece of jewelry based on its size.
  • You can also trace the circumference of the ring on paper inside and outside.
  • Then the store or salon will help you with the size using a paper sketch.

How to determine your finger size by clothing size?

There is an opinion that people who constantly wear one clothing size have their own universal ring size. According to this vision, body composition is directly proportional to the size of the phalanges of the fingers. Therefore, we will give you a table of clothing sizes with a note about the size of jewelry.

Clothing sizeRing size
XS14-15,5
S15,5-16,5
M16,5-17,5
L17,5-18,5
XL18,5-19,5
XXL19,5-20,5
XXXL20,5-21,5
XXXXL21,5-22,5

How to determine finger size according to the Western system?

In other countries, ring sizes are marked differently. When buying jewelry in foreign stores or foreign online stores, you need to know exactly what you are choosing correctly. Therefore, when comparing with your already exact size, correlate it using the table with the country where the product is purchased.

Russia/GermanyUSA/CanadaUK/EuropeChina/Japan
143
14,53,5
154H1/27
15,54,5I1/28
15,3/45J1/29
165,5L10
16,56M11
176,5N12
17,1/47O13
17,3/47,5P14
188Q15
18,58,516
19917
19,59,518
2010T1/219
20,1/410,5U1/220
20,3/411V1/221
2111,522
21,1/412Y23
21,3/412,5Z24
221325
22,513,526
231427
23,514,5
23,3/415
24,1/415,5
24,516

Table of comparison of ring sizes by main systems

For convenience, we have collected the main systems for marking jewelry in one table. It includes grids used in Germany, Russia, China, Great Britain and the USA. In addition, the diameter of the jewelry and the circumference of the finger are indicated.

Summary table of finger sizes for rings for women according to the scales of the main jewelry producing countries:

Diameter (mm)Girth (mm)Great BritainUSAChinaGermanyRussia
14,0544F341414
14,4545,2G3 1/214 1/214 1/2
14,8646,5H 1/2471515
15,2747,8I 1/24 1/2815 1/215 1/2
15,749J 1/25915 3/415 3/4
16,150,3K 1/25 1/2111616
16,5151,5L 1/261216 1/216 1/2
16,9252,8M 1/26 1/2131717
17,3554O71417 1/417 1/4
17,7555,3P7 1/21517 3/417 3/4
18,1956,6Q8161818
18,5357,8R8 1/21718 1/218 1/2
18,8959,1S9181919
19,4160,39 1/21919 1/219 1/2
19,8461,6T 1/210202020
20,2065,3U 1/210 1/22220 1/420 1/4
20,6866,6V 1/2112320 3/420 3/4
21,0867,9W 1/211 1/2242121
21,4969,1Y122521 1/421 1/4
21,8969,8Z12 1/22621 3/421 3/4
22,337113272222
22,6072,313 1/222 1/222 1/2
23,0073,6142323
23,4074,914 1/223 1/223 1/2
23,8076,11523 3/423 3/4
24,2077,415 1/224 1/424 1/4
24,6078,71624 1/224 1/2

The most common (according to the Russian system) ring sizes for women are 15-19, for men - 18-23. Rings of smaller or, conversely, larger diameter are less common in stores.

If it is difficult to choose one of two options, experts recommend giving preference to the larger one.

There are 2 ways to find out the ring size on your finger in the table:

  1. Knowing your data on the Russian scale, you can easily determine which imported jewelry to purchase. To do this, you don’t even have to use formulas and do your own calculations. Just look at the table presented and find the desired indicator in the “Russia” column.
  2. If you don’t know your Russian size, then first you should determine it - take simple measurements and compare the resulting numbers with the scale. And now we will teach you how to do this.

Is it possible to increase the ring size?

The main rule is do not try to enlarge the ring yourself unless you have special training. It is better to contact a jeweler who will select the correct method of enlargement and will not spoil the product.

In a jewelry workshop, rings are enlarged in 4 ways:

  • Rolling out. Not suitable for very thin products, as they become more fragile after the procedure.
  • Stretching. Can only be used for straight rings without stones or openwork inserts. The master heats the material and then stretches the product into a cone-shaped shape.
  • Insert. Suitable for enlarging thin rings. The product is cut, and a piece of metal is inserted into the cut and soldered.
  • Boring. The procedure is carried out if the jewelry is very small. The master grinds off the maximum permissible layer of metal and polishes the surface.

Before purchasing a ring, take the necessary measurements. You can measure a finger or an old piece of jewelry. If you order a product online, please be aware that sizing may be based on US or European measurements. If you end up buying a ring that doesn't fit, don't despair. You can always exchange your purchase within 2 weeks, the main thing is to keep the receipt.

What sizing systems exist?

The most commonly used systems are the scales of the following producing countries:

  • Russia;
  • Germany;
  • China;
  • Great Britain;
  • USA.

The designations in them differ, and before determining the ring size using the table, it is worth checking in which country it was made.

In the case of Russian and American, German or Chinese tables, confusion is sure to arise, since they all use numbers. They intersect, for example, the 14th according to the Russian table corresponds to a finger circumference of 44 mm, according to the Chinese - 54 mm, according to the American - 73.6 mm. The difference is huge! Therefore, when ordering products in online stores, you need to not only look at the table, but also check which country it is aimed at.

The systems of Russia and Germany are the simplest and most intuitive, and they are also similar.

How to determine ring size by thread - instructions

The most reliable method for determining the size is to go to a jewelry store or workshop, which has a special template - a ring gauge. A specialist will help you make an accurate measurement.

If you want to make a surprise or there is no opportunity to visit the workshop, then there are a number of methods on how to determine this parameter yourself using improvised means.

How to measure your finger size correctly so as not to make a mistake - 2 ways

What you will need. To determine the volume of your finger, you need to take a strong thread of medium thickness, a centimeter or ruler, and a calculator.

Wrap the thread around your finger 5 times. It is necessary to make a small indent between the turns. The winding width should be approximately 5 mm. The tension should be loose (taking into account the thickness of the joint).

Cut both ends of the thread where they touch. Straighten it and apply it to the measuring tool. The resulting length must be divided by 15.7, that is, 5 x 3.14 (Pi). As a result, we get the size of the ring.

When measuring, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the joint. Remove the thread from your finger, try to do it as if you were removing jewelry.

Wrap the thread around your finger in one turn. Trim with scissors. Measure the length. This value must be divided by Pi = 3.14. The result obtained is the size of the decoration.

To get a more accurate result, take three measurements: the girth of the joint, the middle of the phalanx and the girth of the finger as close as possible to its beginning, calculate the arithmetic average. This will give you the most accurate value.

How to find out your ring size when you know the measurement results

It must be remembered that both methods described above are very approximate

You can also measure the circumference of your finger using a strip of paper 5–6 mm wide, taking into account the thickness of the joint

The ring size is its internal diameter in millimeters. The standard, most popular sizes are from 16.0 to 22.0. The pitch is 0.5 mm. That is, if the previous size is 17.0, then the next one is 17.5, then 18.0; 18.5, etc.

Example. When measuring your finger with a thread, you got a result of 16.1. A ring of size 16 is suitable, 17.3 - round up - 17.5.

When determining the size of a wide ring, jewelers recommend rounding up. If the ring is thin - less.

If you doubt your mathematical abilities or are afraid of getting confused in the calculations and making a mistake, then, knowing the results of finger circumference measurements, you can use the table.

There is another way to determine the volume of a finger - a template diagram. In the picture, which can be found on the Internet and printed at a scale of 1:1, various circles are drawn. They fit ring sizes from 15.0 to 20.0. By cutting out a circle and sticking your finger into the hole, you can quickly determine the desired size.

Of all the “home” methods for determining size, the most accurate is to measure the internal diameter of an existing ring. Put it on a piece of notebook paper in a square. Trace around the inner circumference with a pencil. The diameter of the drawn circle is the desired value.

In order not to make a mistake in choosing jewelry, use several of the methods listed above.

Determining the ring size

If, due to circumstances, trying on a ring is not possible, use one of the methods that will help you decide on a purchase.

  • Measure the circumference of your finger by tearing a small piece from a ball of fine yarn. Carefully wrap it around, making sure that the thread fits snugly. At the same time, do not try to pull it tight, otherwise the result will be incorrect. With a marker or pen, mark the matching point on the thread, then use a ruler to determine the circumference. Instead of thread, you can use a strip of paper 1-1.5 cm wide.

Now remember the geometry course, or rather a simple formula that will help you calculate the diameter of a circle. So, divide the figure obtained as a result of measurements - 52 mm - by Pi (3.14). The total is 16.56, round up. If the ring is wide, choose an option that is a quarter larger than usual.

  • Measure the decoration you have in your home. To do this, insert a strip of paper from the inside and fix it so that it fits snugly against the walls. Take the outline out of the ring and use a ruler to measure its diameter, this will indicate the desired size. By the way, in Germany they use the same coordinate system as in Russia.

If you go to a jewelry store to buy a gift, take a paper measurement with you and ask the salesperson to select a ring based on it. A professional will fulfill your request quickly and accurately.

  • Get important information from relatives or a close friend. This method is not the most reliable, but it is quite suitable for a guy who is going to surprise his girlfriend.

Size charts for different countries and regions

Some countries have their own special sizing system. First of all, this diversity is due to which measurement system (metric or English) is used in this country. Depending on the measurement system adopted in the country, clothing sizes vary greatly.

Also, there are unwritten sizing rules for different countries, for example:

  • American sizes are often 1-2 sizes ahead of Russian ones
  • Chinese sizes, on the contrary, are 1-2 sizes behind the Russian system
  • But clothes made in Turkey, as a rule, exactly correspond to Russian ones

The most common dimensional systems that you can often encounter are primarily American, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, European and Unified International types. For example, clothing measurements for women in Russia start from size 38, in Japan - from 3, in the USA - from 0, in England - from 4, in Europe - from 32, the smallest international size is XXS.

It is very difficult to understand the numerous sizing systems. It will also be difficult to remember how each one fits into its own measurement system. Therefore, in order to facilitate this task, it is convenient to use special correspondence tables.

Correspondence table for women's sizes in different countries and regions:

Russian sizes40424446485052545658
International sizesXSXSSMMLXLXLXXLXXXL
US sizes681012141618202224
European sizes34363840424446485052

Correspondence table for men's sizes of different countries and regions (outerwear):

Russian sizes46-4848-5050-5252-5454-5656-58
International sizesSMLXLXXLXXXL
Ramsers USA36-3838-4040-4242-4444-4646-48
European sizes46-4848-5050-5252-5454-5656-58

Basic measurement methods

There are different ways to find out your ring size at home and in jewelry stores.

Using a ring gauge in the jewelry department

The method is convenient and accurate. The consultant will offer you a ring gauge (or finger gauge) - a special tool, a whole set of different rings made of metal or plastic. There are some nuances when using this tool: when trying on, the time of year and even the time of day can play a trick. In summer, fingers swell, in winter or in a cold room they become thinner.

Using thread

You will need a strong thread or lace. You need to wrap it around your finger, but not tightly, so that the thread passes freely through the middle phalanx. Measure the length of the thread you tied around your finger. Divide the resulting figure by 3.14 - the number Pi, and you will find out your parameters.

For example, the circumference is 52 mm, which means your measurement is 16.5. The method is based on a mathematical formula: to find out the diameter of a circle, you need to divide the circumference by the number Pi.

According to the table

To make it easier to compare sizes, an international table of ring sizes has been invented, but the problem is that there is no single system. Each country has its own rules for determining parameters.

In Russia and Germany they measure by the diameter of the circle, in the USA the size will correspond to the circumference in mm. The table in centimeters is practically not used; the unit of measurement is 1 millimeter.

Each length is assigned its own number. In England, parameters are designated by a letter code. The letter corresponds to the size of the decoration in inches. For our country, such a system is inconvenient and unusual.

Using a paper strip

You need to take a thin strip of paper and wrap it around your finger in the place where the ring will be. Place a mark on the strip, then wrap the knuckle of the finger through which the decoration will pass, and also make a mark.

Measure the length of the paper strip and calculate the average between the two measurements. Find out the diameter of a circle by its length or look at your value in the table.

The easiest way. It is enough to measure the diameter of the decoration or attach it to the drawing.

Control line method

Prepare a strip of paper or strong thick thread. Wrap your finger so that the thread passes well through the phalanx, put a mark on it, remove it and attach it to the picture.

This method is used as confirmation of previously made measurements. The diagram and dimensions are presented below.

Harvesting method

To implement it, you just need to print a blank from the Internet, wrap it around your finger and insert the sharp part into the cut. Adjust it on your finger and thus find out your parameters.

According to clothing size

It is worth saying right away that the method is inaccurate, and it is used to determine the parameters of a man’s ring when it is impossible to try others. It is believed that a person is proportional, so the size of the fingers will correspond to the parameters of other parts of the body and, therefore, the size of clothing:

  • 42–44 – 15.5–16.5 mm;
  • 44–46 – 16.5–17.5 mm;
  • 46–48 – 17.5–18.5 mm;
  • 48–50 – 18.5–19.5 mm.

Work with feedback

Reply to messages that your customers (or simply subscribers) write to you. By doing this, you show that you will be ready to help your clients even if something goes wrong.

Remember that even the harshest and most unpleasant feedback can turn into a positive review and recommendation if you solve the client’s problem

Therefore, it is important to respond promptly, correctly and specifically (without the banal “We have conveyed your wishes to management”)


An example of good feedback work. A customer asks a question in the LOM jewelry store group, and they help her solve her problem

How to determine your size

There is a way to help determine the diameter of a suitable decoration: take a thread, a strip of paper (half a centimeter wide) or a lace, and wrap it around your finger. Make sure that the headband easily passes through the lower phalanx, is removed and put on, but sits tightly, especially at the base. When you are sure that the thread-ring fits well, mark the intersection outline with a marker, then use a ruler to look at the value in millimeters, divide by 3.14 - this is your size.

Watch the video, which clearly shows how to determine the appropriate ring circumference, corresponding to the Russian table:

Another method of determination is trying on in a store. It is more accurate, but there are several nuances, knowing which you will get a reliable result:

  • The readings will be different on the left and right hands because the left hand is slightly smaller. Each finger should be measured separately, as they all have different widths.
  • In hot weather, fingers become thicker than in cold temperatures. So if you buy a ring in the summer, there is a chance that it will fall off in the winter.
  • Whether the accessory is suitable will also depend on the width of the product - if it is eight millimeters or more, it is better to take the jewelry half a size larger; thin rings, on the contrary, should fit firmly.
  • Drinking a large amount of liquid can also affect the change in sizing during fitting, because the body swells a little.
  • Ask the seller to let you try on several pieces of jewelry with the same dimensions, but different widths, this will allow you to understand whether you need to choose another option - larger or smaller (depending on the thickness of the product).
  • The ring should not rub the joint; it is difficult to pass through the lower phalanx.
  • You should not go for a fitting after serious physical activity.
  • The jewelry should fit comfortably, be easy to remove and put back on without any problems. Try taking off and putting on the ring several times to evaluate whether it fits comfortably on your finger.

If you choose a gift - an elegant engagement ring with a diamond for your beloved, then you can determine the circumference of her ring finger by looking at the gloves. Rarely does selection take place according to clothing size: if a girl wears clothes up to “M”, then the size indicator is unlikely to exceed 17.5 mm. There is another way to determine the appropriate circumference of a ring using standard measurements - a finger gauge (look at the photo):

How to choose a ring size in a store

So, the surest way not to make a mistake with the ring size is to take measurements in a jewelry store using a special tool - a ring gauge (or finger gauge).

What is important to consider here:

Remember that the active hand and the finger sizes on it are slightly larger. The size of the fingers varies depending on the time of day and weather. Rings with large stones should fit tightly. The finger gauge is designed for selecting narrow rings with a diameter of up to 3 mm.

  • The right hand for right-handers and the left hand for left-handers are considered active. If you don't know which hand to wear the ring on, measure and write down all the dimensions.
  • Swelling, heat and cold affect the size, although only slightly, by about 0.25 mm.
  • If there is a large stone on the ring, when it is loosely seated, it will overweight and the ring will rotate around the finger.
  • If you like wide rings, or have multiple pieces on your finger at once, add a quarter size to your usual size.
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