Whether you choose the right ring size directly determines how comfortable it will be to wear. Will the ring bring pleasure or become an unnecessary irritant? A narrow ring is, at a minimum, a constant discomfort, a wide ring dangles on your finger, quickly gets scratched and loses its appearance, you just want to take it off and put it somewhere.
With the development of high technologies, life has become much easier and many problems have been solved. But as often happens, solving old problems often creates new ones. And indeed, with what, and with the sizes of the rings, there were never any difficulties. You go to the store, choose a ring, try it on, and the size, by and large, doesn’t matter. Many did not even bother themselves with such difficulties. Unless buying a ring as a gift meant certain difficulties.
But what if the ring is ordered via the Internet, and even in another country? And returning goods sometimes involves certain difficulties. Then all that remains is to accurately determine your ring size and, if necessary, convert it to the size of the country where the order is made.
The procedure for determining the size is simple, but, at the same time, responsible, and it is worth approaching it seriously, unless you intend, of course, not to bomb the search engine with queries “how to narrow (expand, sell) a ring.” Even if a jeweler can help you in case of problems with the size by slightly narrowing or widening the ring, he still can’t always do this without losing the proportions and appearance of the product.
How to determine the ring size? If you don’t have a jewelry measuring instrument at hand, such as a ring gauge or a finger gauge, then it doesn’t matter. You can figure out how to determine the size both in the store and at home. There are several ways to do this.
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 choose the right US ring sizes on Aliexpress?
In the description of each product on Aliexpress, where you need to know your size, there are special tables. It helps you choose the right size yourself, even without the opportunity to try on the jewelry. Typically tables look like this.
Sometimes they also contain information on exactly how to measure the circumference of your finger or the diameter of a ring, so that it is easier for customers to navigate. Your task is simply to compare the data you received earlier with the table. For example, the width of the finger is 18 mm. Let's look at the table. There are several suitable sizes given. Since we already left a margin when measuring, we won’t have to do this now. So we take the most suitable parameter. Judging by the second column, the width that suits us best is 18.1 mm, which corresponds to size 8 from this seller. If you did not find the table in the main text of the article, then you need to pay attention to the area where the photo is located and you need to select the parameters of the ring. Usually in this area there is an inscription Size info. If you click on it, the corresponding table will open in front of you.
You can place your order immediately or double-check your decision.
Using thread
Wrap the thread loosely around the finger you are going to put the ring on. Make sure it's not too tight. Mark the intersection of the threads with a marker or pen. Carefully cut the thread at the marks and measure it with a ruler.
The resulting length in millimeters must then be divided by 15.7 , and the result will be the ring size for the finger being measured. Or use the table.
| Size, mm | Diameter, mm | Ring size |
| 47,63 | 15,27 | 15,5 |
| 50,80 | 16,10 | 16,0 |
| 52,39 | 16,51 | 16,5 |
| 53,98 | 16,92 | 17,0 |
| 55,56 – 57,15 | 17,35 – 17,75 | 17,5 |
| 58,74 | 18,19 | 18,0 |
| 60,33 | 18,53 | 18,5 |
| 61,91 | 18,89 | 19,0 |
| 63,50 | 19,41 | 19,5 |
| 65,09 | 19,84 | 20,0 |
| 66,68 – 68,26 | 20,20 – 20,68 | 20,5 |
| 69,85 | 21,08 | 21,0 |
| 71,44 – 73,03 | 21,49 – 21,89 | 21,5 |
| 74,61 | 22,23 | 22,0 |
Chinese ring sizes: what does size 5, 6, 7, 8 mean?
When ordering jewelry from abroad, you should know that ring sizes from the Chinese site correspond to US sizes. In Russia, the measurement value is the diameter of the product.
Gold rings (look in the Sunlight catalogue)
Ring size correspondence table:
| Diameter (mm) | China |
| 15.5 | 5 |
| 16.5 | 6 |
| 17.5 | 7 |
| 18.5 | 8 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 20.5 | 11 |
| 21.5 | 12 |
| 22.5 | 13 |
So, for example, ring size 5 in Russian will be about 15.5 millimeters, and ring size 6 in China means approximately 16.5 millimeters. It turns out that ring sizes 11 and 12 are 20.5 and 21.5 millimeters, respectively. It happens that Chinese values do not always correspond to the sizes of American rings, because small errors often occur in the manufacture of jewelry, which many Chinese brands conscientiously indicate.
By diameter
If you have a ring whose size needs to be determined, place it on paper and trace around the inner circumference. Using a ruler, measure the diameter of the circle at its widest point, the resulting number will be the size of the ring.
If the decoration is narrow - up to 5 mm in width, the resulting value is rounded down , if wide - from 6 mm , then rounded up . Use the table above.
Of course, if you have a more precise measurement tool in your home, for example a caliper, then it is better to use it to measure the internal diameter.
How to determine ring size depending on finger size
You can easily find out the right size of jewelry, even if you don’t have a single ring on hand. The easiest way to do this is when you have a measuring tape. But if you don’t have such a convenient tool at hand, then you can get by with a small piece of thin wire, a non-stretching thread or a strip of paper, which then, after the necessary measurements, will need to be straightened and the length calculated with a ruler. Wrap the measuring tape around your finger and measure it.
Make sure that the “measuring device” passes freely through the knuckle, and also note that it is best to take several measurements throughout the day, as your fingers may swell a little in the evening.
After this, the measured circumference of the finger will only need to be divided by the number “Pi” (3.14), then you will find out the required size of the product. For example, if your finger circumference is 6 cm, then when divided it will be 19.1. This is considered the diameter of the jewelry and its size.
Ring size correspondence tables
As you understand, there is no single international universal ring size, and many countries , such as the USA, China or, say, Japan, use their own tables. The correspondence table will help you determine your size. Knowing the inner diameter of the ring, you can do this without difficulty.
| Diameter | Ring size | |||||
| mm | inch | USA, Canada, Mexico | UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa | Germany, France | Spain, Italy | Japan, China, India, South America |
| 15 | 0.59 | 4 | H | 46.8 | 6,5 | 7 |
| 15.3 | 0.60 | 4.5 | I | 48 | 8 | 8 |
| 15.6 | 0.62 | 5 | J | 49.3 | 9,5 | 9 |
| 16.2 | 0.63 | 5.5 | K | 50.6 | 10,5 | 10 |
| 16.6 | 0.65 | 6 | L | 51.9 | 12 | 11 |
| 16.9 | 0.67 | 6.5 | M | 53.1 | 13,5 | 13 |
| 17.2 | 0.68 | 7 | N | 54.4 | 14,5 | 14 |
| 17.8 | 0.70 | 7.5 | O | 55.7 | 16 | 15 |
| 18.1 | 0.71 | 8 | P | 57 | 17 | 16 |
| 18.5 | 0.73 | 8.5 | Q | 58.3 | 18,5 | 17 |
| 19.1 | 0.75 | 9 | R | 59.5 | 20 | 18 |
| 19.4 | 0.76 | 9.5 | S | 60.8 | 21 | 19 |
| 19.7 | 0.78 | 10 | T | 62.1 | 22,5 | 20 |
| 20.4 | 0.79 | 10.5 | U | 63.4 | 23,5 | 22 |
| 20.7 | 0.81 | 11 | V | 64.6 | 25 | 23 |
| 21.0 | 0.83 | 11.5 | W | 65.9 | 26 | 24 |
| 21.6 | 0.84 | 12 | X | 67.2 | 27,5 | 25 |
| 22.0 | 0.86 | 12.5 | Y | 68.5 | 29 | 26 |
| 22.3 | 0.87 | 13 | Z | 69.7 | 30 | 27 |
| 22.9 | 0.89 | 13.5 | Z+2 | 71 | 32 | – |
| 23.2 | 0.91 | 14 | Z+3 | 72.3 | 33 | – |
| 23.6 | 0.92 | 14.5 | Z+4 | 73.6 | 34,5 | – |
| 24.0 | 0.94 | 15 | Z+5 | 74.8 | 35 | – |
Jewelry ring sizes - why you need to know
In order not to make a mistake when selecting a ring, it is important to know the width and diameter of the finger circumference. Knowing the size of the jewelry, you will save time spent searching for products in a store or ordering products from the Internet. For example, a ring sold in Germany will be different from a Russian one - the size value varies depending on the units of measurement (centimeters, inches). The jewelry will be suitable if you know exactly the individual dimensions of the ring.
Tips and tricks when choosing a ring on AliExpress
If you are in doubt when choosing between two sizes, for example, you have calculated the circumference and it is in the interval between two table values, then you should choose the larger option.
On AliExpress, sellers can use the Chinese system. Its numbers are similar to the American system, but they do not correspond to each other. Therefore, if you cannot understand in which system the sizes are presented, and this is not indicated on the product page, then the best solution would be to ask the seller.
The size of jewelry with an unusual shape may vary. When ordering such a product on the official website on AliExpress, it is better to contact the seller and clarify information about the size of the jewelry. In this case, the purchase will take a little longer, but the chance that the ring will suit you will greatly increase.
You can also look at the comments and reviews of the product; there you can often find useful information about the size match from those who have already ordered this product. Cheap Chinese products may not be up to standard and may not fit even if you have sized your ring correctly.
What sizing systems exist?
The most commonly used systems are the scales of the following producing countries:
- Russia;
- Germany;
- China;
- Great Britain;
- USA.
The designations in them differ, and before determining the ring size using the table, it is worth checking in which country it was made.
In the case of Russian and American, German or Chinese tables, confusion is sure to arise, since they all use numbers. They intersect, for example, the 14th according to the Russian table corresponds to a finger circumference of 44 mm, according to the Chinese - 54 mm, according to the American - 73.6 mm. The difference is huge! Therefore, when ordering products in online stores, you need to not only look at the table, but also check which country it is aimed at.
The systems of Russia and Germany are the simplest and most intuitive, and they are also similar.
Basic Concepts
Ring sizes can be different, ranging from 15 to 23. The step between them, however, is not one - but only half, that is, size 15 will be followed by size 15.5. Currently, one of the most common sizes is 16.5.
At the same time, most often requests come from 15.5 to 18. The ring size is the diameter of the finger, expressed in millimeters. That is, do not confuse diameter with circumference or finger circumference. The diameter of the ring is a segment that connects two points on the circle and also passes through the center.
What is a sizing chart?
Many countries use their own size table to indicate ring sizes, different from the one adopted in Russia. For example:
- American ring size is a table of numbers from 3 to 16 in increments of 0.5 - 1.
- English ring size is a number and alphabet designation
There are quite cumbersome tables for conversion; we wrote in detail about this entire kitchen in the article Ring sizes on Aliexpress. If you want more understanding, read it. Or just use our service.
How to choose the size of a wedding ring - methods of determination
When young people love each other, a male representative proposes to a girl with such a beautiful ring. And after he hears the desired words from his future wife, “Yes,” together they need to choose an engagement ring.
Determining the size of the wedding ring
Choosing jewelry for a wedding is not an easy task; you will have to try and sweat a lot to find what you need. You need to discuss everything, look at various photo options (this can be done on our website) in order to ultimately find the ideal option that will suit both you and your partner in all respects. You can order custom rings, or you can go to a jewelry store to find what you need.
Table of ring sizes in Russia and other countries - how to use
How to determine the size of a ring on your finger?
Sometimes you find yourself in a situation when you want to order a ring online for yourself or as a gift for someone, but you don’t know its size. Known methods for determining ring sizes come to the rescue. Visit a jewelry store and choose, together with the seller, the ring that suits you. However, it is not necessary to buy it.
If you are choosing a ring as a gift, then it is better to come to the store with a sample of the ring of the person to whom you are going to give it. Then sellers can easily help you determine the right ring size.
The following methods will help you calculate your ring size at home.
We calculate the ring size ourselves using the ring that is already in stock.
To do this, you need to measure the diameter of the ring in millimeters as accurately as possible with a ruler and look at the measurement results in the table of ring sizes.
If the measurement shows a discrepancy between the diameters of your ring and the table one, then you need to choose a size 0.5 cm larger than the table one. For example, if your ring has a diameter of 15.9 mm, then accordingly the ring size will not be 15.5, but 16 cm.
What is ring size
The ring size refers to its diameter, i.e. the distance between two opposite points on the hole's circumference. Look clearly at the photo below.
To determine the diameter of a piece of jewelry at home, there are a few things to consider:
Throughout the day, the volume of the fingers changes slightly. Noon is the best time to determine the volume. In the morning, my hands are still swollen due to the water accumulated during the night. Do not measure after playing sports, at high room temperatures, or immediately after a cool street. It is worth considering that independent measurements will not have high accuracy. This will be an approximate/guideline size.
When choosing jewelry for the ring finger of your right hand, be aware that it may not be the right size for your left hand. If you were given a piece of jewelry that is not the right size, then contact a jeweler and he will roll it out (increase the diameter a little).
