How do I measure my hand for gloves?

Wrap a flexible tape around the fullest part of your palm, just below the knuckles and excluding the thumb. Keep your hand relaxed and flat. The resulting circumference, in inches or centimetres, is the primary measurement glove makers use for sizing.

What is the difference between US and EU glove sizes?

US numeric glove sizes (6 to 11) roughly equal the hand circumference in inches. EU sizes use a slightly different numeric scale, typically one to two numbers higher. This chart maps both to the same physical measurement so you can convert between them.

Should I measure my left or right hand?

Measure your dominant hand, which is usually slightly larger. Gloves are sold in pairs sized to the larger hand, so if your hands differ noticeably, size to the bigger one to avoid a tight fit.

Do work gloves and dress gloves fit the same?

Not always. Work and safety gloves are often cut roomier for liners and dexterity, while dress and athletic gloves fit close. Use this chart as a baseline, then size up one band for insulated or layered work gloves.

What if I am between two sizes?

Size up for comfort and circulation, especially for cold-weather or work gloves where a snug fit reduces warmth and dexterity. For grip-critical sport gloves, the tighter of the two sizes usually performs better.

Glove Size Reference Chart

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Glove sizing is driven by one measurement — the circumference of your hand around the palm. This chart turns that measurement into the three sizing systems you will encounter on labels: the familiar Small / Medium / Large bands, US numeric sizes, and EU numeric sizes.

How it works

Glove sizes are tied directly to hand circumference. The US numeric size is, by long convention, approximately the hand circumference measured in inches:

US size  ≈ hand circumference in inches
S/M/L    = band the circumference falls into
EU size  ≈ US size + 1 to 2   (varies slightly by maker)

The tool stores a fixed table of circumference ranges and their matching sizes. When you enter a measurement it converts to a common unit, finds the band your hand falls into, and reports the letter, US, and EU sizes together.

Tips and notes

Measure the dominant hand; it is usually the larger of the two.
Exclude the thumb from the measurement — wrap around the palm only.
For insulated or lined work gloves, size up one band.
A correct glove lets fingertips reach the end without bunching, with no excess fabric across the palm.

For example, a hand circumference of 8.5 inches (about 21.6 cm) falls in the Medium / US 8 band, roughly an EU 9.