Glove Size Chart
Measure hand circumference around the knuckles (thumb out). 19 cm (~7 in)–20 cm (~8 in) ≈ S · 21 cm (~8 in)–22 cm (~9 in) ≈ M · 23 cm (~9 in)–24 cm (~9 in) ≈ L. Use the larger hand, then confirm the brand chart for that SKU.
Last updated: September 2026 · Typical US retail, work (EN-style numeric), and coaching charts—confirm the brand chart you buy.
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Quick match (unisex letter)
XS
17–18 cm
~6.7–7.1 in
S
19–20 cm
~7.5–7.9 in
M
21–22 cm
~8.3–8.7 in
L
23–24 cm
~9.1–9.4 in
XL
25–26 cm
~9.8–10.2 in
XXL
27–28 cm
~10.6–11.0 in
How to measure for this chart
- Open the hand flat; thumb slightly out.
- Wrap a soft tape around the knuckles—exclude the thumb. Keep the tape level and snug.
- Measure both hands; use the larger cm on the chart below.
Full walkthrough with photos and mistakes to avoid: how to measure glove size.
Circumference → unisex letter
Same wrap for ski, work, and dress gloves. Brand maps can shift half a letter—trust the chart on the pair you buy.
| Hand circumference | Approx. inches | Unisex letter | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17–18 cm | 6.7–7.1 in | XS | Narrow adult or teen hands |
| 19–20 cm | 7.5–7.9 in | S | Often women's M on brand charts |
| 21–22 cm | 8.3–8.7 in | M | Men's M / women's L on many charts |
| 23–24 cm | 9.1–9.4 in | L | Men's L |
| 25–26 cm | 9.8–10.2 in | XL | Men's XL |
| 27–28 cm | 10.6–11.0 in | XXL | Extra-wide palms |
Men's glove size chart
Common letter bands when the package is labeled for men. Overlap with unisex M–XXL is normal.
| Letter | cm | inches | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 19–20 | 7.5–7.9 | Narrower men's hands |
| M | 21–22 | 8.3–8.7 | Most common men's dress / casual |
| L | 23–24 | 9.1–9.4 | Wide palms or thick liners |
| XL | 25–26 | 9.8–10.2 | Ski / work XL on many tags |
| XXL | 27–28 | 10.6–11.0 | Extra-wide; confirm brand chart |
Women's glove size chart
Women's M often equals unisex S. If you only see a unisex tag, use the unisex table above.
| Letter | cm | inches | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 16–17 | 6.3–6.7 | Petite / teen |
| S | 17–18 | 6.7–7.1 | Common women's S |
| M | 19–20 | 7.5–7.9 | Common women's M (= unisex S) |
| L | 21–22 | 8.3–8.7 | Women's L (= unisex M) |
| XL | 23–24 | 9.1–9.4 | Wide women's / unisex L overlap |
Adjustments by glove type
- Dress / leather fashion: Fit snug at first—leather softens. Prefer the smaller letter if you sit between rows.
- Ski / snowboard: Size up if you wear liner gloves; check finger length on the brand chart.
- Work / mechanic: Allow room to make a fist with tools; some brands size by palm width mm.
- Touchscreen knit: Slight stretch—start true to chart; size up only if fingertips feel tight.
- Kids: Use the child's measured cm, not adult letter guesses. Re-measure each season.
Not this chart?
- Baseball / softball glove length in inches → baseball · softball
- Batting gloves (letter by knuckle cm) → batting glove size chart
- Boxing glove ounces → boxing glove size chart
- Compare your hand to adult means → average hand size · hand size chart
Hand length comparison (not glove letter)
Average woman ~17.5 cm vs Average man ~19.3 cm—gap about 1.8 cm. Tap the chart below to edit lengths or add another hand on Size Comparison.
Visual length reference—not a glove circumference chart.
FAQ
- How do I measure hand size for gloves?
- Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of the hand across the knuckles, excluding the thumb. Record centimeters for both hands and use the larger number on this glove size chart.
- What glove size is 19 cm hand circumference?
- About unisex S, or women's medium on many brand charts. Ski and leather lines may shift half a letter—check the product chart.
- What glove size is 22 cm hand circumference?
- Often unisex M or men's medium. Winter gloves with liners may need the next letter for finger room.
- What is the difference between men's and women's glove sizes?
- Women's M often matches unisex S (~19–20 cm). Men's M often matches unisex M (~21–22 cm). Always read the chart printed for that gender line—letters are not universal.
- Is glove size the same as baseball or boxing glove size?
- No. Everyday gloves use hand circumference in cm or inches. Baseball and softball gloves are sold by glove length in inches; boxing gloves use ounce (oz) padding weight.
- Should I size up for winter gloves?
- Size up if you wear liner gloves underneath or if you sit between two rows. Dress leather gloves should fit snug without pinching knuckles.
- How do I convert glove size from inches to cm?
- Measure around the knuckles in either unit. Roughly 8 in ≈ 20 cm (often S/M), 9 in ≈ 23 cm (often L). This page lists both for each letter row.