Ring Size Conversion Chart

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Ring Size Conversion Table

US/Canada UK/Australia EU Diameter (mm) Circumference (mm)
3F4414.144.2
3.5G4514.545.5
4H4614.946.8
4.5I4715.348.0
5J4915.749.3
5.5K5016.150.6
6L5116.551.9
6.5M5216.953.1
7N5417.354.4
7.5O5517.755.7
8P5618.157.0
8.5Q5818.558.3
9R5919.059.5
9.5S6019.460.8
10T6119.862.1
10.5U6220.263.4
11V6420.664.6
11.5W6521.065.9
12X6621.467.2

How to Measure Ring Size

To measure your ring size at home, wrap a string or paper strip around your finger, mark where it overlaps, and measure the length in millimeters. This is your circumference. Compare to the table above. For best results, measure when your hands are warm and at the end of the day when fingers are largest. For a printable ring sizer, use the print button below.

Reading the Conversion Table

Ring sizing is based on the inner circumference (or diameter) of the band measured in millimeters, which is why the mm columns are the most reliable reference. The US/Canada system uses a numeric scale that increases by about 0.4 mm in diameter per half size. The UK and Australia share a letter-based scale (A–Z, with half sizes), while most of continental Europe uses the ISO 8653 standard where the EU number equals the inner circumference in millimeters rounded to the nearest whole number. Because conversions are rounded, a given US size will not always map to exactly one EU number across every brand — treat the table as a close guide rather than a perfect equivalence, and when ordering, match the millimeter measurement when it is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do ring sizes differ between brands and jewelers?
A: International standards are not perfectly aligned, and each manufacturer rounds conversions slightly differently. Band width also matters — a wide band fits more snugly, so jewelers often recommend going up a quarter to half size for bands wider than about 6 mm. Always confirm sizing with the specific retailer when possible.
Q: What is the most accurate way to measure at home?
A: Measuring an existing well-fitting ring is most accurate: lay it flat and measure the inner diameter in millimeters, then match it to the Diameter column. If you do not have a ring, wrap a strip of paper around the base of the finger, mark the overlap, and measure that length against the Circumference column.
Q: Does finger size change during the day?
A: Yes. Fingers are smallest in the cold morning and largest when warm or at the end of the day, and they can swell with heat, exercise, salt, or pregnancy. Measure when your hands are at a normal, warm temperature for a fit that works most of the time.