How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home (5 Easy Methods)

When purchasing a ring online or as a gift, it's important to know the correct ring size prior to making your purchase to avoid issues with the fitting of the rings after they arrive. To measure your ring size correctly using only household materials will take you approximately five minutes and is very simple using wooden dowel rods and a tape measure. The goal here is to eliminate the need for error in estimating your ring size, eliminate the potential for wasted money making adjustments to in sizing, and enable you to feel completely comfortable while shopping. Throughout this document, we will provide five (5) different "proven" techniques used to correctly determine the size of a person's ring, discuss the common mistakes made by people when measuring their ring size and provide "professional" tips to provide a comparable fit each and every time.

Quick Tip: How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home 

• Take some thin paper (approximately 1 cm x 10 cm). 
• Wrap a strip of paper around the bottom of your finger (snug, not too tight). 
• Mark the place where the strip overlaps with a pencil. 
• Measure the overlap length in millimeters using a ruler. 
• Then, use a Ring Size Chart to find the nearest Ring Size equivalent (example: 52mm = Size 6 US). 

Pro Tip: Be sure to measure your finger size at the end of the day because this will give you the largest possible size for your finger.

Why is it important to have the correct ring size? 

The importance of using the proper size ring is to provide comfort, security and durability to the owner.

For the best fit and comfort, measure your finger size at day’s end when your fingers are at their largest.

Why it’s important to have the correct size ring

Having a ring that fits properly will provide both comfort and security as well as extending the life of the ring. The right size ring will be comfortable, while an ill-fitting ring will either be too big and slip off, or too small and restrict the flow of blood to your finger. If you wear your rings on a daily basis, or if they are special rings that you want to wear often, it is critical that the measuring process be accurate.

Measurement Tools Needed to Measure Ring Size at Home

• Paper or string (thin), or measuring tape
• Pen or pencil
• Ruler (preferably millimetres)
• Optional but helpful: Printable ring size chart or a ring that currently fits you.

Five Ways to Measure Your Ring at Home

Method 1. Using a paper or string strip

Wound around your finger will be a thin piece of string or a paper strip. Mark where the pieces overlap, and then measure that length, and then compare to a ring size chart.

Method 2 - Measure with a Tape Measure or an Existing Ring

You can either measure around your finger with a measuring tape to find out how big your finger is, or if you already have a ring that fits you, measure the inside diameter of that ring and convert that to a size using a size chart.

Method 3 - Use a Printable Ring Size Chart

Many jewelers will give you a free downloadable ring size chart that you can print at home and use to help you determine your ring size. When you print this chart, make sure the print scale is set to 100% so that all of your measurements will be accurate.

Method 4 - Compare with an Existing Ring

Place a ring that fits you nicely on top of a printed ring size guide; then, find the inner circle of the printed guide that most closely matches the inner circle of your ring.

Method 5 - Measure with a Ring Sizing App

There are many mobile apps that will allow you to place a ring on a screen and adjust the size digitally to get your correct size.

At Home Ring Sizing with String or Paper (Step-By-Step)

• Cut a narrow strip of paper or string 
• Wrap the strip around the base of the finger 
• Mark where they overlap each other 
• Find out how long of a piece you have in millimeters by measuring it with a ruler 
• Look in the ring sizing chart for the size that matches your length 
• Do these 2 more times to verify.

Common Mistakes When Sizing Rings at Home

Measuring at an inopportune time - Your fingers can swell due to heat, cold or after physical activity so measure them in the middle of the day when they are at room temperature. 

Measuring the wrong finger - Different fingers and hands have different sizes. Make sure to measure the specific finger you want to buy the ring for.

Not having consistent tension on the string - If you wrap the string too tight or too loose, you will be misled by the results because the string should be somewhat tightened without cutting in or slipping at all.

Forgetting about your knuckle - If there is a big difference between your finger base and your knuckle, you will want to take two measurements, one at your finger base and one at your knuckle and then size up as needed.

Single Measurement - Take 2 - 3 measurements on different days and at different times of day to get an average measurement.

How To Accurately Measure Your Ring Size 

• Measure Your Knuckle & Base Of Your Finger (Choose The Larger Size)
• Avoid Cold & Warm Hands When Measuring Your Ring Size
• Wide Bands Will Require You To Go Up 1/2 A Size
• Measure Multiple Times To Ensure Consistency
• Use A Good International Ring Size Conversion Chart When Buying From Outside Your Country 

Why To Go To A Jeweller To Have Your Ring Sized

The at-home methods of measuring your ring size are generally accurate, but for an important, or once-in-a-lifetime purchase (like an engagement ring) getting a professional ring size measurement will guarantee you get the most accurate size possible from the jeweller. A jeweller can also give you guidance for adjusting your ring size based on if the ring is a wide band, or what style of ring you are choosing.

Tips on Taking Care of Your Ring

To keep your rings looking their best, take good care of them. Proper cleaning and storage will ensure a long-lasting shine and durability.

FAQ About Ring Size

1. What's the best way to measure your ring size from home without a ring size tool?

To find your ring size from home, take a piece of string, cut it to fit around where your ring will sit on your finger, and then measure it in mm. Use the measurement along with a ring size chart to determine your size.

2. How can you best measure your ring size from home?

A printed ring size tool or using another well-fitted ring to compare to a printed tool will give you the most accurate measurement. To ensure accuracy, you should use both methods and compare the ring size shown on both measurement devices.

3. Are size rings different on each finger?

Yes! The ring size of the ring finger on your dominant hand is typically bigger than the equivalent finger size of your non-dominant hand. Always measure the finger in which you plan to wear the ring.

4. What time of day is ideal for me to measure my ring size?

It is suggested that measuring your ring size in the early evening or late afternoon is best. In the morning, your fingers are typically the smallest they will be all day. Your fingers will typically be slightly swollen compared to when you wake up. Measuring your ring size later in the day will give you a much more accurate reading.

5. How can I convert my ring size from my country to another country's size when I take an international vacation?

Since ring sizes are different from country to country, you can find your size in a different country by using an international ring size conversion chart.

Conclusion

Finding your ring size at home would be helpful to know before making your purchase to save time when resizing a ring, and you cannot return it. You can measure your ring size yourself at home without having to spend much money on measuring tools and following just a few simple steps to get it right. So when you buy a ring for either yourself or someone close to you, the perfect size will give all of you peace of mind, comfort, and style.