What Size Do I Have for Work Gloves?

Work gloves are an important part of personal protective equipment (PPE). They must always fit perfectly to prevent hand-related work accidents. Many people do not know their glove size, which poses a significant problem, especially when purchasing gloves online. Read this article to find out how you can determine your glove size.

• Measure hand circumference correctly
• Size chart
• Glove sizes

Measure Hand Circumference Correctly

You can easily measure your exact hand circumference with a tape measure. Place the tape measure in the middle of your hand above the thumb and wrap it around your hand. The tape measure should sit loosely. Now note your hand circumference in centimeters. With your hand circumference, you can now read your glove size from the size charts.

Size Chart

Glove Sizes

Glove sizes for women and men are indicated by numbers 1 to 12 or sizes XXS to XXL.

• Women's Gloves: The smallest size for women is size 4 or XS, which corresponds to a circumference of 15 centimeters. The largest circumference is 24 centimeters, corresponding to size 9 or XL.
• Men's Gloves: For men, the smallest size is 6 with a circumference of 17 centimeters, and the largest size is 12 (XXXL) with a circumference of 31 centimeters.
• Children's Gloves: Sizes range from 1 to 7. Size 1 has a circumference of 12, and size 7 has a circumference of 19 centimeters.