How to measure gloves
Every point, drawn on the garment so there is no guessing where the tape goes.
Quick answer
Gloves measure at two points: length and width, in that order of fit-impact. Length runs wrist to fingertip; width is taken flat across the palm at the knuckles, the across number most listings drop. Hover or tap each step on the diagram to see exactly where the tape sits. Sizely turns those numbers into a size chart buyers trust.
Glove fit comes down to hand size, and that lives in the palm width across the knuckles. A buyer wants to know their hand will slide in and the fingers will reach the tips, so length matters too. Most listings give a bare S/M/L with no numbers behind it. This page measures both points on the glove laid flat, so the hand width and the finger length each get a real figure.
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Length
The reach of the glove, measured straight from the wrist edge of the cuff up to the tip of the middle finger. Hover or tap this step to see where the line starts and ends. Get this right and the fingertips land where the buyer's do, with no empty space or cramped tips.Recorded as-is. Do not double.
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Width
The hand width, taken straight across the palm at the widest point near the knuckles, just below the thumb. Tap the step to see the line. This is the across measurement that decides whether the hand fits, so it carries the most weight in sizing.Measured across one flat layer, so double it for the full hand circumference.
Measure flat and relaxed, never stretched, and keep the glove smooth on the table. Width is the one to watch: it is taken across a single flat layer of the palm, so you double it for the full hand circumference, the number that actually sets glove size. Length is a straight wrist-to-fingertip run and is recorded exactly as measured. Width doubles, length does not.
Gloves size reference
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 3.25 | 6.5 |
| S | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| M | 3.9 | 7.3 |
| L | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| XL | 4.7 | 8.1 |
Frequently asked
How do I measure my hand for glove size?
Wrap a soft tape around the fullest part of your palm, just below the knuckles and not over the thumb, then read the circumference. Measure your dominant hand, since it usually runs slightly larger. That number is your hand size and it should match roughly double the glove's flat palm width. Most brands map a hand circumference of about 7 to 8 inches to a Medium.
Do I double the glove width measurement?
Yes, for the hand circumference. The flat palm width crosses one layer of the glove, so doubling it gives the full distance around the hand, which is the number gloves are sized by. Length is different: it is a single run from wrist to fingertip, so the flat number is already the real one. Keep the two straight on your chart.
What glove size am I, small, medium or large?
Compare your hand circumference to the chart. As a rough guide, under 7 inches around the palm tends to be Small, about 7 to 8 inches Medium, and 8 to 9 inches Large, though brands and glove types differ. Lined or leather gloves run tighter, so a measured chart beats a generic letter size every time.
How do I measure for fingerless or work gloves?
Use the same two points. Palm width across the knuckles still sets the hand size, and length is taken to wherever the glove ends, the knuckle line on fingerless styles or the fingertip on full ones. Work gloves often size up for a glove liner or thicker grip, so note the intended use on the listing.
Should I measure gloves in inches or centimeters?
Either is fine, as long as you label the unit and stay consistent. Glove sizing varies a lot between regions and brands, so listing both inches and centimeters removes guesswork for international buyers. Sizely shows both on every chart so no one has to convert by hand.
Related size charts & tools
Men's international size chart
Women's international size chartSources: Sizely garment engine, spec #27 (Gloves Classic), two named measurement points. EN 13402 body-dimension sizing reference (hand girth, representative ranges only). Last verified June 2026.
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