Complete Indian Jewellery Size Guide: How to Measure Bangles & Rings Accurately at Home

In India, bangle sizing follows a traditional system based on inches and sixteenths of an inch: • Size 2-2: 2 and 2/16 in | Inner Diameter: 54.0 mm (2.12 in) | Inner Circumference: 169.6 mm • Size 2-4: 2 and 4/16 in | Inner Diameter: 57.2 mm (2.25 in) | Inner Circumference: 179.6 mm • Size 2-6: 2 and 6/16 in | Inner Diameter: 60.3 mm (2.37 in) | Inner Circumference: 189.4 mm • Size 2-8: 2 and 8/16 in | Inner Diameter: 63.5 mm (2.50 in) | Inner Circumference: 199.4 mm • Size 2-10: 2 and 10/16 in | Inner Diameter: 66.7 mm (2.62 in) | Inner Circumference: 209.4 mm Notice that each step increases the inner diameter by approximately 3.17 mm (1/8th inch).

A closed bangle must slide over the widest part of your hand (the knuckles), not just your wrist. Use either of these two foolproof techniques: Method A — The Existing Bangle Method (Simplest): 1. Take a closed round bangle that fits your hand comfortably. 2. Place it flat on a table alongside a standard millimeter ruler. 3. Measure straight across the inner center from one inside edge to the opposite inside edge. This gives your Inner Diameter in mm. Compare with our chart above. Method B — The Hand Circumference Method: 1. Bring your thumb and little finger together towards the centre of your palm, as if you are slipping on a bangle. 2. Wrap a flexible tailor’s measuring tape or piece of non-stretching string around the widest part of your knuckles. 3. Note the exact circumference in millimeters. Compare with the circumference column in our chart.

Indian ring sizes range numerically from 6 to 25, based on precise inner diameter and circumference: • Sizes 6 – 9 (Petite Women): Diameter 14.6 mm – 15.6 mm | Circumference 46.0 mm – 49.0 mm • Sizes 10 – 16 (Standard Women): Diameter 15.9 mm – 17.8 mm | Circumference 50.0 mm – 56.0 mm (Most popular: 12, 13, 14) • Sizes 17 – 21 (Standard Men): Diameter 18.1 mm – 19.4 mm | Circumference 57.0 mm – 61.0 mm (Most popular: 18, 19, 20) • Sizes 22 – 25 (Broad Men): Diameter 19.7 mm – 20.7 mm | Circumference 62.0 mm – 65.0 mm Each Indian numerical size increment increases the inner diameter by approximately 0.32 mm.

Step 1: Cut a paper strip about 1 cm wide and 10 cm long. Step 2: Wrap the strip around the intended finger at the exact knuckle and base where the ring will sit. Step 3: Mark with a fine pen where the paper strip meets. Step 4: Measure the marked distance on a flat ruler in millimeters (this is the inner circumference). The Critical Knuckle Rule: If your knuckle (पेर) is noticeably larger than the base of your finger, measure BOTH the knuckle and the finger base. Choose a size midway between the two measurements so the ring slides over your knuckle comfortably without spinning loosely at the base.

1. Measure at the End of the Day: Fingers and wrists swell slightly toward the evening due to blood circulation and temperature. Morning measurements may turn out too tight. 2. Consider Band Width: Thin stackable rings slip on easily, while wide cocktail rings or broad signet rings feel much tighter. Size up by +0.5 to +1 full size for bands over 5mm. 3. Openable / Screw Kadas: Traditional Maharashtrian Tode and Patlya often feature screws or hinges. Hinged kadas don’t have to slide over the knuckles, so you can choose a snugger fit. 4. In-Showroom Caliper Verification: When visiting Mhaswadkar Saraf showrooms in Satara or Koregaon, our sales advisors provide calibrated metal ring sizers and bangle mandrels to double-check your fit.