Bracelet Size Guide: How to Measure Your Wrist for the Perfect Fit

You only need two things: a flexible measuring tape (or a strip of paper and a ruler).

Step 1: Wrap the tape (or paper strip) snugly around your wrist bone — the bony bump on the outside of your wrist.

Step 2: Note the measurement in centimeters (cm). This is your wrist size — not your bracelet size.

Step 3: Add ease (see below) to get your bracelet size.

Different bracelet styles need different amounts of "ease" (extra room):

Stretch beaded bracelets (8mm beads): Add 1-1.5cm. These should slide over your hand and sit snugly on the wrist.

Stretch beaded bracelets (6mm beads): Add 0.5-1cm. Smaller beads are lighter, so less ease is needed.

Cord bracelets (slip knot): Adjustable. Fits most wrists. No measuring needed.

Bangles (non-opening): Must fit over your hand. Measure the widest part of your hand knuckles, not your wrist.

| Size | Wrist Measurement | Fits Wrist |

|------|-------------------|------------|

| Small | 15cm / 5.9in | 13.5-14cm wrists (slim) |

| Medium | 17cm / 6.7in | 15.5-16cm wrists (most common) |

| Large | 19cm / 7.5in | 17.5-18cm wrists |

Medium (17cm) fits about 70% of adults. If you're unsure, choose Medium.

Measure at the end of the day. Your wrists are slightly larger in the evening than in the morning.

Measure both wrists. About 10% of people have different-sized wrists. Use the larger one.

Consider bead size. 8mm beads (the most common) create a bracelet that sits slightly higher on the wrist than 6mm beads.

When in doubt, go slightly larger. A loose bracelet is comfortable; a tight one is not.

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