THE DETAILS MATTER

US Ring Size Guide

The most reliable at-home approach is to measure a ring that already fits the intended finger. Measure its inside diameter in millimeters, then compare it with the chart below. If you do not have a ring, wrap a plain strip around the finger and measure the marked length.

Hands marking a plain paper strip wrapped around the base of a ring finger
Wrap a plain strip around the base of the finger, mark the overlap, then measure the strip flat in millimeters.

Before you start

  • Measure the exact finger and hand that will wear the ring.
  • Measure near the end of the day when fingers are usually less cool.
  • Keep the paper snug, not tight.
  • Repeat the measurement two or three times.
  • If your knuckle is wider than the finger base, check both points.

Method 1: measure a ring that already fits

  1. Choose a round ring that fits the intended finger.
  2. Place it flat on a ruler with millimeter markings.
  3. Measure straight across the widest inside edge. Do not include the metal band.
  4. Match that inside diameter to the chart.

Completion check: You should have one inside-diameter number in millimeters, such as 16.3 mm—not the outside width of the ring.

Method 2: measure the finger

  1. Cut a narrow strip of non-stretch paper.
  2. Wrap it around the base of the intended finger.
  3. Mark the exact overlap point without pulling the strip tight.
  4. Lay it flat and measure the marked length in millimeters.
  5. Match that circumference to the chart.

Completion check: The strip should slide over the knuckle with light resistance and should not leave a deep mark.

MoissaniteJewel US ring size chart

This is the sizing reference supplied for our current ring assortment. It is not a claim that every brand uses an identical conversion.

US size Inner circumference (mm) Inner diameter (mm)
4 47.7 15.2
4.5 48.7 15.5
5 49.9 15.9
5.5 51.2 16.3
6 52.1 16.6
6.5 54.3 17.3
7 55.6 17.7
7.5 56.6 18.0
8 57.5 18.3
9 59.7 19.0

Common measuring mistakes

  • Measuring the outside diameter instead of the inside opening.
  • Using string that stretches or compresses.
  • Measuring cold fingers or immediately after exercise.
  • Assuming the same size fits every finger.
  • Choosing a tight result for a wider band.

If your measurement falls between sizes

Repeat the measurement at a different time of day. If it still falls between two available sizes, a slightly larger size is usually the safer starting point for a wider band or prominent knuckle. Contact us before ordering if the fit decision remains unclear.

Shop rings after measuring