How To Measure Hand Size Three Different Ways To Do It

How To Measure Hand Size Three Different Ways To Do It

There are a few reasons why you would consider measuring your hand size. The first and probably the most common reason is for glove fitting. Buying gloves on the internet can be like getting a cat in a bag. You cannot be sure of what you are getting yourself into. Even knowing the exact hand measurements it can be frustrating. That happens with a lot of products purchased online actually. Especially if they come from some shady far eastern producers. Therefore a guide “How To Measure Hand Size?” can be of great help.

Second most common reason to measure hand size is to determine person’s potential for sports. It is believed that the larger the hands, the more potential a young person has to succeed in sports.

Hand size measurements could also be very useful for picking the right size bangles. However, referring to How To Measure Wrist Size perhaps would be a good decision before checking out our handmade ceramic bracelets collection.So, how to measure hand size? We’ll give you three different methods to get that done.

How to measure Hand Circumference?

Hand circumference is the standard measurement for glove sizing. The largest majority of people would use this method to get the right gloves. However, only minority of people would use method two which you will find below. So, circumference is measured at the widest point of your hand. To be exact, it’s from where the pinkie and the index finger join the palm. Of course, it will be a different experience at brick and mortar shop. There you can just put them on and never worry about measuring your hand. However, if you are considering purchasing a pair of gloves online, then you would certainly consider measuring your hand size. So, how to measure hand circumference?

Steps:

First step: Wrap a fabric, a strip of paper, or a flexible tape meter around your hand at the aforementioned area – where the pinkie and index finger both meet the palm. If you use the flexible tape meter, just check the results and write them down. If you use a fabric or a strip of paper, mark the point where it overlaps and put it next to a ruler to get the results.

Second step: Now that you have the measurements of your hand circumference, compare it to the table below to choose the right glove size:

Size        Measurements

XS           18 cm (7.1”)

S              19 -20.5 cm (7.5” – 8”)

M            21.5 – 23 cm (8.5” – 9”)

L              24 – 25.5 cm (9.5” – 10”)

XL           27 – 28 cm (10” – 11”)

XXL         29 – 30.5 cm (11.5” – 12”)

How to measure Hand Length?

This method is most commonly applied by the people with relatively long hands compared to their width. Unless the gloves are entirely custom made to perfectly fit a person’s hand, it may be difficult for him or her to get the right gloves. So, if your hands are longer than average hands, getting the largest glove size may be the only option. How to measure hand length?

Steps:

First step: Place the hand flat on its back. If you are right handed, place your right hand on a desk or a table, and if you are left-handed, then place your left hand on a desk or a table. You should always use your dominant hand, as it may slightly be larger. Follow the picture below:

Second step: Get a flexible ruler for exact measurements. Measure the length from the top of you middle finger (it is the longest one) to the base of your palm, where your palm connects to your wrist. There is a wrist line you can find if you look closely. That line would be a perfect point.

You would use these measurements to pick the correct glove size only if your hand length is larger than hand circumference. Otherwise, refer to the first and the most common method results.

Tips

Tips for people measuring their hand size for a tennis racket or a baseball glove:

• Choosing the best size tennis racket is extremely important for overall tennis experience. I mean, if it’s hard to hold-on to the racket while you are training on your serve, you obviously need a narrower grip size. Therefore to get the perfect racket, measure your hand length from the tip of you ring finger to the bottom of the lateral crease. The number will correspond to the correct racket grip size.
• Similar approach is applied to get the perfect fitting baseball glove. Measure your hand size from the top of your index finger all the way down to your wrist. Just like you would measure your hand size, except use the index finger.

How to measure hand span?

Like it was mentioned above, hand span is very important in sports. It’s especially important measurement for quarterbacks in American football, but also in other sports as well that involve throwing, gripping, catching and so on. Besides sports, hand span is crucial in music. For example, choosing a correct size of cello and violin. Without correct span you may be unable to play a violin that is too big for your hands. So how to measure hand span?

First: Place a ruler on a desk or a table (or any other flat surface). Take you dominant hand and stretch the fingers as wide apart as possible. Try to get the pinkie and the thumb as far from each other as you can. Then place your hand on a ruler with either pinkie or a thumb at the zero point (depending which hand is your dominant one). Take measurements and write them down.

Second: Now you have the measurements of your hand span. You can send it out to sports agents and scouts, or pick the best fitting music instrument.

Now You Know… How To Measure Hand Size…

…correctly. Applying one of these methods will make your glove buying-online experience much more delightful and easier. So if you by some chance consider getting custom-made gloves online, you should also know how to measure wrist size for the perfect fit.

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