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How to Measure Your Ring Size Accurately at Home
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How to Measure Your Ring Size Accurately at Home

August 3, 20261 min read

To avoid return shipping and resizing delays, follow these steps to determine your exact ring size before placing an order.Method: The Paper & Ruler TestCut a Strip: Cut a thin strip of paper (~10 cm long and 0.5 cm wide).Wrap it Round Your Finger: Wrap the paper tightly around the base of the finger you plan to wear the ring on. Tip: Make sure to account for your knuckle width so the ring slides over easily.Mark the Joint: Use a pen to mark where the paper overlaps.Measure in Millimeters: Lay the paper flat and measure the distance from the end to the mark using a ruler in millimeters (mm).Convert Using Our Chart:51.8 mm $\rightarrow$ US Size 6 (UK Size L)54.4 mm $\rightarrow$ US Size 7 (UK Size N)57.0 mm $\rightarrow$ US Size 8 (UK Size P)59.5 mm $\rightarrow$ US Size 9 (UK Size R)Pro Tip: Measure your finger at the end of the day when your hands are warm. Cold fingers can measure up to half a size smaller.

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