How to Find Your Ring Size at Home

A ring that fits slides on easily and needs a little push to come off over the knuckle. Here is how to find that size at home in five minutes.

What you need

• A thin strip of paper about 10 cm long
• A pen
• A ruler with millimetres

How to measure

• Wrap the strip around the base of the finger you want to wear the ring on.
• Mark where the paper overlaps, then lay it flat and measure to the mark in millimetres.
• Match the number to our size chart: 52 mm is a 6, 54 mm a 7, 57 mm an 8 and 59 mm a 9.

Three mistakes to avoid

• Measuring cold fingers first thing in the morning, when they are at their smallest.
• Pulling the strip too tight. It should be snug, not pinching.
• Forgetting the knuckle. If your knuckle is wide, choose the size that passes over it.

Between two sizes? Choose the larger one, especially for a wide band.