How to size bangles
Measure the body part, then add ease
Bangles slip over the hand; the relevant measurement is the largest hand circumference (knuckles closed, thumb tucked across palm). Pick a bangle whose interior diameter matches that knuckle width plus 1–2 mm of clearance.
Standard length names
Bangle sizes are quoted as interior diameter (US: inches, EU: millimetres). Standard ranges: 2.5–2.625″ (63–67 mm) small, 2.625–2.75″ (67–70 mm) medium, 2.75–2.875″ (70–73 mm) large.
Sister sizing for in-between measurements
If your measurement falls between two sizes, the safer pick is usually the longer one — an extra link or 1/2″ of slack can be hidden by the clasp position, but a too-tight piece either won't close or wears the chain at the same friction points and breaks earlier. Look for adjustable extender chains (typically 1–2″) when the measurement is borderline.
Common mistakes
- Measuring the wrong reference point (necklace lengths are measured from clasp to clasp; bracelet lengths include the clasp).
- Confusing US and EU sizing — cm and inches are not interchangeable on the same chart.
- Forgetting that pendants and charms add visible length to a chain.
- Buying for the "perfect" fit on day one. Slight ease is what keeps the piece comfortable as the body shifts during the day.