Ring Size Converter

Finding the right ring size can be tricky, especially when different countries use different sizing systems. Our Ring Size Converter is here to help.

Whether you’re shopping for a ring overseas or converting your existing ring size to another country’s system, this tool makes it easy to get accurate conversions. Simply select your base measurement system, enter your ring size, and convert it to the desired system.

Ring Size Conversion Guide

Choosing the correct ring size can be confusing since different countries use different measurement systems.
Below you’ll find a practical comparison table to help you convert between US/Canada, UK, EU, and Japan ring sizes.

How to Use This Table

1. Find your known size in your country’s column.
2. Read across to see the equivalent size in other systems.
3. Keep in mind that minor variations may exist between manufacturers.

Ring Size Comparison Table

A Brief Note About Ring Sizing Systems

• •US (US/Canada): Uses numerical sizes, typically ranging from 1 to 12 for women’s rings and up to 16 for men’s.
• •UK: Uses alphabetical sizing (A–Z), with half sizes (like M½) sometimes used for precision.
• •EU: Uses the circumference in millimeters — a size 50 ring means the inner circumference is 50 mm.
• •JP (Japan): Also numerical but starts around size 1 for very small rings; most adult sizes range from 7 to 21.

Quick Tip for Measuring Your Size

If you don’t know your current ring size:

• •Wrap a thin strip of paper or string around the base of your finger.
• •Mark where it overlaps, then measure the length in millimeters.
• •Use the EU column as a guide to find the closest size.

Disclaimer

This table provides approximate conversions.
For engagement or wedding rings, always confirm your final size with a local jeweler for the most accurate fit.

Why Do Different Countries Have Different Ring Size Systems?

The variety of ring size systems used around the world stems from historical differences in measurement practices. Countries developed their own systems based on local units of measurement. For example, the US and Canada use a numeric system, while the UK and Australia use an alphabetical system. Meanwhile, countries in Europe and Asia often use systems based on the inner circumference or diameter of the ring in millimeters.

These differences were shaped by cultural, industrial, and trade practices over time. Jewelry traditions vary across the globe, and as countries created their own sizing standards, it became necessary to have tools like this converter to bridge the gap between them.

A Brief History of Ring Size Systems

Ring sizing systems date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the jewelry industry became more standardized. Before then, rings were typically made to order, and precise sizing was often done in-person. As international trade expanded, it became important to have more consistent and reliable measurements. Over time, different countries adopted their own methods based on their standard units of measurement.

For example, the US system evolved from the use of inches, while the UK adopted an alphabetical system with its roots in traditional British measurements. Europe and Japan, with their preference for metric measurements, based their systems on millimetres. Today, these systems continue to be used, reflecting both historical practices and regional preferences.

This is why converters like this one are so valuable—they help make sense of these differences and ensure you always find the right size!

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