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Carat Theory · Ring Size Guide

Find Your
Perfect Ring Fit

Measure at home with simple methods and accurate references - so your ring sits beautifully from the very first wear.

What Ring Size Really Means

A ring size describes the space inside the band, measured as the inner diameter or circumference in millimetres. Carat Theory follows the Canada and US scale, which runs from roughly size 3 to 13 and includes half sizes, so your fit can be set precisely rather than rounded off.

The right size pushes past your knuckle with a little resistance, then settles at the base of the finger without pinching or spinning. Because fingers swell in warmth and shrink in the cold, it is worth measuring a couple of times across the day before you decide. If you land between two sizes, the larger one is almost always the more comfortable choice.

Ways to Find Your Ring Size

Choose the method that works best for you. Each one is designed for easy at-home measuring.

1
Measuring a ring's inside diameter over a ruler

Measure a Ring You Own

Choose a ring that fits the same finger well. Measure the inside diameter in millimetres, then use the conversion guide below.

2
Wrapping a paper strip around a finger and measuring it on a ruler

Measure with a Paper Strip

Wrap a paper strip or soft tape around your finger, mark where it overlaps, lay it flat, and measure the length.

3
A jeweller professionally sizing a customer's ring at the counter

Visit a Jeweller

For special pieces, professional sizing is the most reliable option, especially for engagement rings and wider bands.

Ring Size Conversion Guide

Use this guide to convert between common ring sizing standards.

Diameter (mm) Circumference (mm) Canada / US UK / Australia Europe
14.144.23F44
14.946.84H46.5
15.749.35J 1/249
16.551.96L 1/251.5
18.157.08P 1/256.5
18.959.59R 1/259
19.862.110T 1/261.5
20.664.611V 1/264
21.467.212X 1/266.5
22.370.013Z 1/269

Tip: If you are between sizes, we generally recommend choosing the larger size or a half size for comfort.

Helpful Tips

Temperature matters

Fingers can change size with heat and cold. Measure at room temperature.

Time of day

Fingers are usually slightly larger later in the day.

Band width

Wider bands feel tighter. If between sizes, size up.

Stacking rings

For stacked rings, consider going half a size up for added comfort.

Can Rings Be Resized?

Gold rings can often be resized, but certain settings and full-eternity styles may be limited. Significant resizing can affect the design, so choosing the closest size from the start is best.

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Ring Size FAQs

How can I measure my ring size at home?
Two no-tool methods work well. Measure a ring that already fits the right finger by laying it over a ruler and reading the inside diameter in millimetres, or wrap a thin paper strip around the base of your finger, mark where it overlaps, and measure that length. Match either figure to the conversion chart above to find your size.
What do ring size numbers actually mean?
Each Canada and US number stands for a specific inside measurement of the band. Moving up one full size adds about 0.4 mm to the diameter, or roughly 1.3 mm around the circumference. Those are small jumps, which is exactly why half sizes exist and why a careful measurement is worth the effort.
How do I find out someone's ring size without asking?
Quietly borrow a ring they already wear on the right finger and measure its inside diameter, or trace the inner circle onto paper. Someone with similar hands can be a useful stand-in too.
What is the average ring size?
As a rough guide, women's sizes most often fall around Canada/US 6 to 6.5 and men's around 9 to 10. Treat these as starting points only, since finger shape and which finger you are sizing both shift the result. Whenever possible, measure instead of assuming.
Can a lab-grown diamond ring be resized?
A solid gold band can usually be resized by a size or two. Full-eternity rings and certain pave or tension settings are harder to alter because stones run around the band. Since significant resizing can affect the design, it is always best to choose the closest size at the time of ordering.
How do Canada, US, UK, and European ring sizes compare?
They are simply different ways of describing the same band. Canada and the US share a numbered scale, the UK and Australia use letters, and Europe quotes the circumference in millimetres. The conversion chart above lines up all four, so a size from anywhere translates to the right Carat Theory fit.

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