
For both women and men, whole sizes are more popular than half sizes. The average ring size for women is 6, with an average span of size 5 to size 7. But it’s a good idea to check a few times for variations in time of day, temperature, etc. When: Technically, the optimal time to measure is day’s end. Wrap string or paper around your finger, then match it to the appropriate size on the chart.


For an engagement ring, you’ll want to measure the ring finger of your left hand.

Time of Day: Fingers are smaller in the morning and may swell throughout the day.This could be influenced by factors such as regional diet and ethnicity. Location: The average ring size in Europe is 7 while in Southeast Asia it is 5.Generally, you’ll need a larger size on that hand by 0.5. Left or right handed: Fingers on your dominant hand may very well be thicker.To accommodate this, you may need to go one size up. Ring Thickness: As a rule of thumb (or ring finger), a thicker ring will fit more snuggly.Weight: Thinner people tend toward thinner fingers, and heavier people tend toward thicker fingers.(But they are not standardized internationally.) Just as with shoes and other clothing, ring sizes are standardized for the United States. The average size for a women’s ring is based on a 5.4 average height. Height: When it comes to rings, size stays relatively stable across height groups.But if neither of those scenarios fit - if the ring is intended as a surprise and/or you don’t know the recipient’s size- the average ring size is a good place to start. Getting the right size is easy if you’re buying a ring for yourself or you can go to the jewelry store with the recipient. What to do if the ring is the wrong size.

In the article we will look at ring size: Even medication can have an impact on ring size! So can height, weight, and surprisingly even weather and time of day. If your ring is too small, it will pinch - or worse, may affect your circulation or be difficult to remove. Too large and it may slide around on your finger and get damaged by knocking it into things. Just like Goldilocks, anyone getting a ring wants it to be just the right size.
