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Please log in with your username or email to continue. Facebook Google wikiHow Account No account yet? Create an account * RANDOM * Home * Random * Browse Articles * Learn Something New * Guides * Courses * QuizzesHot * Play Games * This Or That GameNew * Train Your Brain * Explore More * Support wikiHow * About wikiHow * Log in / Sign up Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow * Categories * Personal Care and Style * Fashion * Fashion Accessories HOW TO DETERMINE GLOVE SIZE Download Article Explore this Article methods 1 Determining Your Regular Glove Size 2 Finding Your Goalkeeper Glove Size 3 Learning Your Golf Glove Size Other Sections Related Articles References Article Summary Co-authored by wikiHow Staff Last Updated: February 12, 2022 References Download Article X This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 88,018 times. Learn more... Whether you’re expanding your winter wardrobe or you need a pair of gloves for the sport you play, you might need to determine your glove size. Luckily, you can find the right size by measuring your hand and trying on different sizes to see how they feel. While regular gloves should fit comfortably, goalkeeping gloves should fit loosely and golf gloves should fit tightly. STEPS Method 1 Method 1 of 3: DETERMINING YOUR REGULAR GLOVE SIZE Download Article 1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/57\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/57\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-1.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Measure the widest part of your hand. Hold the end of a fabric tape measurer at the center of your palm with your thumb. Then, use your other hand to wrap the tape measurer around the outside of your hand. Once you’ve wrapped it around, hold it taut in line with the end of the tape measurer. Write down the measurement in inches as precisely as you can.[1] X Research source * Record numbers in millimeters instead of inches if you live in an area that uses metric measurements. 2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3a\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3a\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-2.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Measure the longest part of your hand. Hold the end of the fabric tape measurer over the tip of you middle finger. Pull the tape measurer down until you’ve reached the base of your hand. As you hold it taut, look at the tape measurer to see how many inches or millimeters it reads at the base of your hand. Write that measurement down.[2] X Research source Advertisement 3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/4d\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4d\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-3.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Take the higher of the 2 and round up to the nearest whole number. Take a look at the 2 measurements you’ve written down. They will likely be close, but 1 is probably a bit higher than the other. Round up that higher number to the nearest whole number and that’s your glove size.[3] X Research source * For example, if you’re using the English measuring system, the width of your hand is 5 ⅞ inches (149 mm), and the length of your hand is 6 ½ inches (165 mm), you’d be a US size 7. In EU sizes, you’d likely be a 6 if you had these measurements.[4] X Research source 4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-4.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Find your measurement in a sizing chart. Most regular gloves aren’t sized by number, but by small (S), medium (M), and large (L), so you’ll need to find out which one your number size falls under. To do this, look up a chart online.[5] X Research source * Make sure that the chart applies to you specifically. For example, if you measured in inches and want a general chart, look up “US sizes for unisex gloves and mittens.” * Men’s sizes, women’s sizes, and kids’ sizes are all a little different, so keep that in mind when you’re looking at charts. Sizes and sizing charts also vary based on the measuring system used. * For example, if you’re a woman who measured your hand and discovered that you’re a US size 7, you’d likely wear a US medium glove. * If you’re looking to buy gloves from a specific company, they may provide their own sizing chart. Look this up online. Advertisement Method 2 Method 2 of 3: FINDING YOUR GOALKEEPER GLOVE SIZE Download Article 1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-5.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Use a ruler to measure the length of your hand. Hold your hand flat with your palm facing up and your fingers together. Lay a ruler onto your palm vertically with the zero mark at the base of your hand. Record the number in inches or millimeters that you see on the ruler at the top of your middle finger.[6] X Research source 2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/19\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/19\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-6.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Round up and add 1 inch (25 mm) to determine adult size. Goalie gloves are supposed to fit somewhat loosely. Because of this, you’ll need to add 1 inch (25 mm) in order to get the right size. This is only the case for adult sizes, not youth sizes.[7] X Research source * For example, if the length of your hand is 7 ¾ inches (197 mm), you’re a size 9 because you’d round up to 8 inches (200 mm) and then add 1 inch (25 mm). 3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/97\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/97\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-7.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Round up to the nearest whole number to determine youth size. Unlike adult sizes, youth sizes match the hand length measurement. If you’re a kid, all you need to do is measure the length of your hand and round up to the nearest whole number.[8] X Research source * For example, if your hand length is 4 ¾ inches (121 mm), then you’re a youth size 5. 4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-8.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Verify your size by measuring the width of your palm. If the length of your hand measures just over a whole number, then you might be in between sizes. If this happens, you can verify your size by measuring your hand a different way. Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure across the widest part of your palm. Double that number and then add 1 inch (25 mm) to find your size.[9] X Research source * For example, if the width of your palm measures 3 ¼ inches (83 mm), you’d double that to get 6 ½ inches (165 mm) and round up to 7 inches (180 mm). This means that you’re a size 7. Advertisement Method 3 Method 3 of 3: LEARNING YOUR GOLF GLOVE SIZE Download Article 1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8b\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8b\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-9.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Try different sizes on until the glove fits snug. When looking for golf gloves, the trick is to find a pair that feel like a second skin. Try a few different sizes on to see whether or not they’re easy to put on and if there is extra fabric. You’ll want to go with a size that you have to work onto your hand and that contains no extra fabric on your palm area and above your fingertips.[10] X Research source 2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e1\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-10.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e1\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-10.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-10.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Go with a glove that’s too small to velcro on completely. If you can stretch the velcro strap on your gloves to cover the velcro completely, then the gloves are too big. Try on smaller sizes until you find one with a strap that can almost cover the velcro, but not completely.[11] X Research source * The glove will stretch over time, and you’ll eventually be able to pull the strap all the way over. At this point, it’ll be time to buy some new gloves. 3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-11.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-11.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-11.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Wear regular sizes if your palm and fingers are proportional. Golf gloves come in 2 different types of sizes: regular and cadet. There are women’s regular sizes that range from small (S) to large (L) and men’s regular sizes that range from small (S) to double extra large (XXL). Try on these sizes if the width of you palm and the length of your fingers are proportional.[12] X Research source 4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/76\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-12.jpg\/v4-460px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-12.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/76\/Determine-Glove-Size-Step-12.jpg\/aid9503690-v4-728px-Determine-Glove-Size-Step-12.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Wear cadet sizes if your palm is wide and your fingers are short. Golf gloves also come in cadet sizes, which are for people who have wider palms than the average person and shorter fingers than the average person. If this sounds like your hands, the cadet sizes should fit you better.[13] X Research source Advertisement EXPERT Q&A Search Add New Question Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement TIPS Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published Submit Thanks for submitting a tip for review! 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Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. This article has been viewed 88,018 times. 40 votes - 82% Co-authors: 4 Updated: February 12, 2022 Views: 88,018 Categories: Fashion Accessories Article SummaryX The best way to determine glove size is to measure your hand. Wrap a fabric tape measurer around the widest part of your hand, excluding your thumb, and record the distance in either inches or millimeters. Then, measure from the base of your hand to the tip of your middle finger and write down the distance. Take the higher of the 2 measurements and round up to the nearest whole number. Find this number on a sizing chart to determine your size. To learn how to determine your goalkeeping and golf glove sizes, scroll down! 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