What this calculator does
Glove size works out glove size number and letter size from a hand circumference measurement. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaGlove size (US) ≈ hand circumference (in), rounded to the nearest half size
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Hand circumference (around the knuckles) (cm) | A number, measured in cm. Starts at 21.5. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with hand circumference (around the knuckles)
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while hand circumference (around the knuckles) varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.
How the answer changes with hand circumference (around the knuckles)