Bracelet Size Guide: How to Choose the Right Fit
Works for tennis bracelets, Cuban link bracelets, iced-out bracelets, and everyday chain styles. Save this for gifting, too.
Quick answer:
- Measure your wrist circumference (cm or inches)
- Add allowance (snug / comfort / loose) to get your bracelet length
- If you’re between sizes: go with the bigger one
1) Measure Your Wrist (Most Important Step)
Use a soft measuring tape. If you don’t have one, wrap a string/paper strip around your wrist, mark the overlap point, then measure it with a ruler.
2) Add Allowance (Snug / Comfort / Loose)
Bracelet length = wrist circumference + allowance. Choose your fit preference:
Snug Fit: +0.5 cm (≈ +0.2 in)
Clean and close-to-skin. Great for tennis bracelets / slim chains.
Comfort Fit (Most common): +1.0–1.5 cm (≈ +0.4–0.6 in)
Best everyday choice—comfortable without looking too loose.
Loose Fit: +2.0 cm (≈ +0.8 in)
Relaxed drape. Ideal for chunky Cuban links / heavy iced bracelets.
3) Quick Size Chart (Wrist → Bracelet)
This chart is based on a Comfort Fit. If you prefer snug or loose, adjust the recommended length by about ±0.5–1.0 cm.
| Wrist (cm) | Wrist (in) | Suggested Bracelet (in) | Common Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14–15 | 5.5–5.9 | 6.0 | XS |
| 15–16 | 5.9–6.3 | 6.5 | S |
| 16–17 | 6.3–6.7 | 7.0 | M |
| 17–18 | 6.7–7.1 | 7.5 | L |
| 18–19 | 7.1–7.5 | 8.0 | XL |
| 19–20 | 7.5–7.9 | 8.5 | XXL |
4) Which Fit Works Best by Style?
- Tennis Bracelet: snug to comfort (+0.5 to +1.5 cm) for a clean, elegant look.
- Cuban Link Bracelet: heavier and thicker—comfort to slightly loose (+1.5 to +2.0 cm) feels best.
- Fully iced / heavier bracelets: choose at least comfort allowance; if between sizes, size up.
5) FAQ
Q1: I’m between two sizes—what should I pick?
Go with the larger size. Too small can feel tight and uncomfortable; a bit bigger is usually easier to wear.
Q2: Buying as a gift—what’s a safe size?
A common safe pick is 7.5 in for many men, or 7.0 in for a more universal/medium wrist. For chunky Cuban links, consider 7.5–8.0 in.
Q3: Is string measurement accurate?
Yes—wrap it once, mark the overlap point, then measure that length with a ruler. Don’t pull the string too tight.