FAQ: How do I know what size gloves to order? Can I measure?
It’s best to order gloves in the size you normally wear. Most (but not all) gloves are pretty consistent in size from one brand to another, so if you have bought size “Large” in the past, then you’d have a pretty safe bet in ordering a large.
If you have no idea what size glove to buy and have no past experience in buying gloves, you can measure your hand. We suggest you use a cloth tape measure like the one shown below. You can get a range of measurements depending upon how much you try to make your hand wide and flat. We get the best fit by using the largest measurement you can get (by making your palm as wide and flat as possible with the thumb sticking straight out). After getting a measurement, use the chart below to convert the measurement to an alpha size:
Actual Hand
Measurement | Alpha Glove Size |
|---|
| 6”-6.5” | XS |
| 6.5”-7.5” | Small |
| 7.5”-8.5” | Medium |
| 8.5”-9.5” | Large |
| 9.5”-10.5” | XL |
| 10.5”-11” | XXL |
| 11”-12” | XXXL |
A note about women’s glove sizes: Sorry, but we have not been able to obtain a size chart such as this from our vendors for ladies glove sizes. Generally speaking, a ladies glove size is one to two sizes smaller than a corresponding men’s size (men’s medium equals a ladies large or XL depending on the brand), but ladies gloves are cut longer with more slender fingers.
A Photo of How to Measure your Hand:
FAQs
If you have no idea what size glove to buy and have no past experience in buying gloves, you can measure your hand to help you choose a size. We suggest you use a cloth tape and measure around the knuckle portion of your hand with your hand wide and flat on a table and you thumb out to the side.
How do I know what size motorcycle gloves I need? ›
1) Use a soft fabric tape measure with inch increments. 2) Measure around the widest part of your hand, excluding your thumb. The tape measure should be snug and straight, but not tight. 3) The number of inches around your hand represents your glove size.
How do I know what size gloves to buy? ›
- Measure around the hand at the fullest part (exclude thumb)
- Measure from the tip of the middle finger to the base of the hand.
- Use the largest of these two measurements for the correct size glove.
- If you are right handed, take measurements from your right hand.
- If you are left handed, take measurements from your left hand.
What Is the Average Glove Size? The average glove size for men and women is medium. This is if the glove size offers men's and women's options. However, if the gloves you are purchasing are unisex, you can go medium-large for men and small-medium for women.
What size riding gloves do I need? ›
Size chart motorcycle gloves
| circumference (cm) | Mens sizes | Womens Sizes |
|---|
| 12.5 - 16.5 | XXS | S |
| 16.5 - 18,5 | XS | M |
| 18 - 19,5 | S | L |
| 20 - 21 | M | XL |
5 more rowsMeasure the CIRCUMFERENCE of your hand JUST BELOW THE KNUCKLES. 3. Use the LARGER of these measurements to decide your glove size. For the long-term care of your gloves, it's best to hand wash them with a mild detergent in lukewarm water and let them air dry.
What length glove should I get? ›
Baseball Glove Size Chart
| POSITION | GLOVE SIZE (in.) |
|---|
| Youth Baseball 12 & Under | Youth Utility / All Positions | 12" |
| Adult Baseball 13+ | Infield* | 11"-12" |
| Outfield* | 12.5"-12.75" |
| Pitcher | 11.5"-12.5" |
10 more rowsLay your dominant hand flat, fingers together, palm facing upwards. Wrap the measuring tape around your palm, just below the knuckles, not including the thumb. Glove size should be measured in inches. Round up to the nearest half inch.
How to measure glove size without tape measure? ›
What if I don't have a tape measure? If you don't have a tape measure, use a piece of string or ribbon to wrap around your hand. Lay the string flat on a ruler and measure the length to find your glove size.
What glove size is 10 inches? ›
Glove Sizing
| Measurement around Palm (inches) | Glove Size | Geier Mitten Size |
|---|
| 9.5 | 9½ | M |
| 10 | 10 | L |
| 10.5 | 10½ |
| 11 | 11 | XL |
7 more rowsHow to measure yourself for Trail Running and Nordic Walking 'trail gloves'. We usually find your hand size is pretty much the same as your foot size. Size 9 in your shoes? Then often size 9 in your hand.
What size glove is 7 inches? ›
Small: 6½ – 7 inches. Medium: 7 – 7½ inches. Large: 7½ – 8 inches. Extra Large: 8 inches and larger.
What size motorcycle gloves do I need? ›
Using a tailor's tape, measure your hand by circling the hand from the knuckle of the little finger to the knuckle of the index finger. Check the size guide on the product sheet of the glove you need. If your measurement is between two sizes, it is always advisable to choose the upper one.
What size gloves should I order? ›
If your hand measures 6.5 - 7 inches, choose size 7, Small. If your hand measures 7.5 – 8 inches, choose size 8, Medium. If your hand measures 8.5 – 9 inches, choose size 9, Large. If your hand measures 9.5 – 10 inches, choose size 10, XL.
Should riding gloves be tight or loose? ›
The fingers should fit entirely inside the glove without leaving too much space inside the material. Wrinkles on the ring finger indicate that the fit is too loose, which in turn will limit control of the reins.
How do you know the size of your hands? ›
There are three key measurements of adult hand size:
- length: measured from the tip of the longest finger to the crease under the palm.
- breadth: measured across the widest area where the fingers join the palm.
- circumference: measured around the palm of your dominant hand, just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb.
Shrinking leather gloves is not a difficult task, but it requires patience and care. First, you should start by soaking the gloves in warm water for 15-20 minutes; this will loosen the fibres and help them shrink. Next, you should wring out the gloves gently to remove all excess water.
How do I choose bike gloves? ›
Regardless of the type of glove you're after, there are a few features and materials you should look for when buying a pair.
- Materials. Cycling gloves are made from a variety of materials. ...
- Waterproofing. ...
- Palm Grip. ...
- Cuffs. ...
- Nose Wiper. ...
- Protection. ...
- Winter Protection.
