Whether for a proposal or a special gift, there are many reasons why you may want to keep the ring your buying secret, but needing your partner's ring size can make this pretty challenging! How can you determine your partner's ring size without asking them? You can use our handy chart below to do just that!Īre there any differences between men's and women's international sizing?īoth men’s and women’s ring sizes are based on the same measuring chart system, which makes things easier. However, it is pretty easy to convert between each of these. In Italy your ring size is your finger circumference, less 40mm, and in France and Germany it is based on the inner circumference of the ring in millimeters. For example here in the UK we use letters and halfs to depict ring sizes, whereas in the US they use numerical measurements for ring sizes. Is there a standard ring sizing conversion chart?Īs you may know there is no one standardised ring size scale. This will account for the fact your fingers will be smaller in the morning, and ensure the size of your ring will be something which will be comfortable for you all day long. Ideally we would suggest taking your ring measurement around mid-afternoon. When is the best time to measure your ring size?
To make sure you get an accurate fit we would recommend taking the measurement a few times at different times of the day, to account for any changes due to temperature etc as we outlined above. Then measure the length of the string to find the circumference of your ring finger - which you can then work out what ring size this corresponds to.Ī key tip to remember is that your fingers change in size throughout the day, so don’t wrap the string too tight! However, the issue with this method is people tend to wrap it too tight, and can forget fingers can swell through the day and in hot weather, so the ring ends up being a little tight!ĭo you have any tips for ensuring you get an accurate ring fit?
Simply request on here, and we shall post this out to you, with detailed instructions on how to use it.īut if you’re not patient enough to wait, then another technique that has worked in the past is the string technique This involves taking a piece of string, wrapping it around the finger and marking where the ends meet. We like to make things as easy as possible, so if you don’t know your ring size we can send you a complimentary at home ring sizer. Which technique do you recommend for at-home ring sizing?
You can also reach out to us directly to request a ring sizer to be sent straight to you, free of charge. Then check this on a sizing chart to work out what ring size this would be! You can then measure the mm width from the inside of one side of the band to the other.
The best way to do this would be to place your ring on top of a ruler or tape measure. If you do, then you can measure the inner diameter of this ring. What should you consider when measuring your own ring size?įirst up you should consider if you have a ring which you already wear on the finger for which you are buying the ring for.
But don’t worry, the Fenton Concierges are here to help, with their pro tips on how to measure your ring size at home, size conversions and how to make sure you get your partner's ring size right! Working out yours or your partner's ring size can be pretty confusing.