Men's ring sizes - how to determine correctly at home

There is no difficulty in choosing a ring for yourself. You just go to any jewelry store and ask a specialist to measure your finger and choose the appropriate ring size. But what to do when the jewelry is chosen as a gift? How to determine the size of a ring on a finger and not declassify the plan? “head-on” is not an option, and not everyone knows about ways to find out the size on their own. But don't worry - in this article we'll share some great ways to take your measurements. Choose the one that suits you and go get a gift fully prepared!

Common ring sizes for girls

Most often, women's rings in sizes from 17 to 20.5 are purchased in jewelry stores. They are the most common all over the world, although in specific countries the range of popular sizes may be slightly different - for example, from 17.5 to 19.

There is an opinion that the sizes of women's rings 16.5-17.5 are a win-win - such decoration is suitable for at least one finger of a woman's hand. Each person will fit several sizes of rings, at least 3 (fingers differ in diameter, and the thickness of the fingers on different hands can also be different). Choosing a safe 17 diameter is great advice for those who want to buy jewelry as a gift!

The most popular women's ring size

Most often, jewelry with a diameter of 17-17.5 is suitable for girls - such rings are mainly worn by women of fragile and average build; this is the ring size that leads in demand among women's engagement models.

International tables for men's and women's rings

There is no general size standard - many states have their own gradation for jewelry. For example, domestic manufacturers take the internal diameter of the circle as the basis for determining the size of rings, while in the USA and most European countries the main indicator is its length.

There is a clear relationship that allows you to determine the size of men's and women's rings by Russian standards. To find out which Russian size corresponds to foreign indicators, you need to use the formulas:

• American = (Russian - 11.5):0.83
• Japanese = (Russian + 12.67)*3
• English = (Russian - 11.5):0.4

But it is much easier to use a universal table of ring sizes, which summarizes all the data. In this case, you need to know the circumference of your finger or the correct ring size according to Russian standards.

Common ring sizes for men

The most common are rings and signets from 18.5 to 20.5 - men's models of these diameters account for the lion's share of purchases in jewelry stores. Of course, men wear rings of larger and smaller diameters, but they are less common on the shelves of jewelry stores - usually such models have to be ordered. At best, men's rings of small diameter are presented in the store, but in a small assortment. It is fair to note that sellers are willing to accommodate customers halfway - if a suitable ring is not currently in the store, they will bring it or make it in a short time.

The most popular men's ring size

The leading sizes are 19.5-20.5 - these are the rings men most often buy and have made to order. Rings of this size are optimal for men of average and athletic build. The size is in demand both among decorative rings and among engagement rings.

How to avoid mistakes when choosing sizes on Aliexpress?

As we already know, choosing sizes for anything on Aliexpress is not so easy. You should always rely on tables. However, even they do not give you a complete guarantee. Errors can be either on the seller’s side or on yours. Therefore, we recommend that you pay more attention to the size selection and double-check yourself before purchasing. You should start with reviews. Since only one measurement is required to select a ring, you can rely only on reviews. To use them to select US to Russian ring sizes on Aliexpress, we will have to look not at the photo, but at the main text. It’s enough to just skim through all the reviews, and if you notice the numbers, pay more attention to this text.

It is customary to write detailed reviews on Aliexpress to help other users choose the right products. If the ring you want to purchase is at least somewhat popular, there should already be enough reviews for it. Among them you can easily find a report from a person with the same ring size as yours. Then you can simply repeat the choice after him. This method of choosing a size in this case can be considered quite reliable, because only one measurement is required to select a ring. It is not recommended to resort to such methods when you need to know more parameters. However, even in this case, it’s worth scrolling through the reviews just to understand how accurate the sizing chart for a given seller is. Moreover, do not forget that you should not purchase anything on Aliexpress unless you have thoroughly studied the reviews first. Only by looking at them can you understand the real quality of the selected product. If you don't want to waste your time on reviews, you can simply ask for advice on choosing the right size for you. You can use a mobile application for this. It has a unique feature. You can ask questions for each product, and those who have already purchased it will answer them.

You can include measurements in your question and ask which size will suit you best. It will be ideal that in this case you will meet a person with the same measurements. He will be able to give you the right advice. Even if there are no matches, it is still worth listening to the advice of more experienced buyers. However, please remember that this does not give you any guarantees. Even if the size doesn’t fit, you won’t be able to complain to anyone, because, in fact, you chose the size yourself. Therefore, we always advise you to consult the seller directly in order to choose the correct size of US rings on Russian Aliexpress. Still, it is he who should understand the sizing chart of his product better than anyone else. To contact the seller, there is a special form on each page with his products. It is located slightly below the main description on the left side of the page.

It is better to write your message in English, otherwise there is a chance that you will not be understood at all or some points will be omitted. At the moment, all online translators work best with the English language, moreover, more and more Aliexpress employees speak it sufficiently to conduct a dialogue. In general, you will be understood better in English. The exception is the Aliexpress Mall section. In it, all stores have their warehouses in Russia and Russian-speaking workers. You can already communicate with them in your native language. In your message, state your request, give your measurements and wait for a response. If we are talking about a larger store, most likely, among its employees there is one who is responsible for communicating with customers. In this case, you don’t even have to wait for an answer. Most likely, you will be consulted in real time. If this is not the case, there is still no need to worry. Aliexpress sellers always try to be courteous and customer-oriented, especially before receiving your money. Therefore, they try to answer as quickly as possible. You usually receive a consultation during this day.

Then you can safely follow the seller’s advice, because, as a rule, errors do not occur in this case. Store employees should have the best understanding of the size range of their products. Moreover, even if the seller makes a mistake, there is nothing to worry about. Since the responsibility for the wrong decision lies with him, you will win the dispute in any case. Then the seller will have to pay you compensation, which you will spend on expanding or narrowing the ring. At the moment this method is very popular. The sellers themselves invite their clients to contact them in any unclear situation. Moreover, you can even enter into dialogue with the store. You can immediately place an order, and after that write your measurements in the comments. If you choose the wrong size, the seller will still send you the one that fits best. Experienced buyers do this even if they are sure that they themselves have chosen the right size.

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.

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.

Visiting a jewelry store

One of the surest ways, here you can either use instrumental measurement or simply try on a ring of the most suitable size. But there are several important rules that you must remember.

• Right-handers have an active right hand, left-handers have an active left hand, and the fingers on the active hand are often slightly larger.
• Large rings, especially those with stones, should fit snugly on your hand. If the fit is too loose, the ring may wrap around your finger.
• Heat and cold weather can greatly affect finger size.

How to determine ring size by clothing size

It is believed that clothing size correlates with finger size. This method of calculation cannot lay claim to unconditional accuracy, but if other methods are not available, why not?

There is another way to determine the appropriate size of jewelry - take an existing ring and measure its diameter with a simple ruler. For convenience, you can attach the ring to the paper and outline the inner circle, and then measure the diameter of the resulting circle.

Table of correspondence between ring diameters and finger sizes in millimeters

The table below will give you an idea of ​​how to determine the appropriate sizes of men's rings in Russia, the USA or other countries based on the results obtained during taking measurements.

As you can see, there are many methods for measuring ring size. They differ in their approaches and means used. Before deciding on a method, it is recommended to determine in advance the country of manufacture of the jewelry, since different calculation scales may be used in different countries. In most cases, measurements using thread, paper or other available tools allow you to obtain reliable data. But the most reliable method involves selecting a ring from an existing man's ring.

Size relationship between different measurement systems

• 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!

Bonus - table for determining the size of jewelry rings by finger circumference

If you want to order a ring abroad, the ring size chart will be very useful for you. Please note that all measurements are in millimeters (mm) rather than centimeters (cm). Using one of the indicated methods, measure the circumference of your finger and correlate the result with one of the points in this table:

Jewelry Ring Size Chart

That's all. We hope our tips were useful to you and you will not go wrong with the size of your gift ring. We wish you good luck in this important matter!

Author: Alexandra Tsiklauri

The size doesn't fit? We can fix everything

Don't panic if your carefully prepared surprise goes wrong. Any method of measuring the circumference of a finger has errors, and at the time of measurement the finger could have been slightly swollen - anything can happen. Many stores are ready to exchange a new piece of jewelry with a tag for the same one, but of a different size - if the desired model is in stock, the exchange will only take a few minutes.

Americans do not consider it shameful to give a loved one a ring of the wrong size. Here this is considered a trifle that can be easily corrected, so they do not focus attention on it.

If the seller refuses to change the ring or the one you need is simply not in the store, contact a jewelry maker - a specialist will enlarge or reduce the ring so that it fits perfectly. The main thing is not to make a tragedy out of an inappropriate size, because the very fact of such a gift is more important!

Useful tips

• The left hand is slightly smaller than the right, so the parameters may vary. Measure each finger separately so as not to make a mistake with the size.
• If you are buying a ring in the summer, then take into account the fact that in hot weather your hands swell, and in winter the jewelry may fall off.
• Thin rings should fit more tightly, but thick rings are better to choose half a size larger so that the product does not chafe.
• If you are choosing a ring in a store, try on several options of different widths, but the same circumference. This will allow you to decide on the most comfortable option.
• The ring should not pass through the phalanges with difficulty. Ideally, it can be easily removed and put back on.
• You should not choose and try on a ring after heavy physical activity or sports activities - your hands will swell after this.

How to take measurements correctly

Despite the fact that measuring a man’s finger is simple, it is important to take into account a number of nuances that may affect the correctness of the measurements.

Under what conditions should measurements be taken?

How to get real measurement results:

• It is recommended to take measurements three times: morning, afternoon, evening. The fact is that during the day or after sleep, your fingers may swell. This means wearing a ring can cause inconvenience and even pain. If the indicators differ, it is worth taking the average. It is even better if the measurements are taken over several days at the same time;
• Do not take measurements in the heat or after active sports;
• The thickness of the product you plan to purchase also matters. If it is thin (such as a ring up to 7 mm wide), the result obtained is rounded without making allowances. For example, 17.7 is rounded to 18. If the width of the decoration is more than seven millimeters, you need to make an allowance of 0.5 mm. That is, for 17.7 it will be 18.5. First we round, then we add an allowance. Moreover, you should also not take into account the thickness when choosing a ring for different fingers. So, for the thumb, you can decide to purchase a thicker version of the ring or ring, but for the little finger it is better to choose a thinner version.

It is best to take all measurements at room temperature.

Examples of suitable sizing options

For example, after measuring a man’s finger, it turned out to be 59 mm. According to the Russian system, this is size 19. Compliance with international systems: 9 - American, 18 - Asian, 61 - Viennese, S 1\2 - English.

Tips and tricks for choosing rings

If you plan to amaze and please a man, you should take a responsible approach to choosing jewelry. First of all, it’s worth understanding on which hand the men’s accessory will be worn. If a man’s working hand is right, the girth of the fingers on the left will be 1-2 mm smaller.

During the day or in the morning, your fingers swell and if the jewelry fits too tightly, it will not be easy to remove it. It will cause discomfort. It is recommended to measure not the girth at the base of the finger, but its widest part. As a rule, this is a phalanx.

It is worth giving such jewelry to a man only when the giver is completely confident in the choice; for this, you can first find out the meaning of the rings. A beautiful stylish accessory will only emphasize male charisma and distinguish the owner from other representatives of the stronger sex.

Method 3

Take a thin strip of paper or regular thread. Wrap around the lower phalanx of the finger, closer to the knuckle. Act lightly, without pressing, so that the paper or thread can slide over your finger.

In the case of paper, mark the joint with a pen. Then cut the strip according to the mark.

If you are using thread, wrap it several times and then cut the resulting ring of thread.

Print the picture below and attach the workpiece to the control ruler. The length of the paper or thread should match the length of the colored strip.

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