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Bracelet Size Chart: How to Measure Your Wrist
Find your fit with our bracelet size chart. Measure your wrist at home, add the right allowance for a snug, comfortable or loose fit and size a tennis bracelet.
Nov 4, 2026 · 4 min read · House of Diams
To find your bracelet size, measure your wrist and add about ½ inch for a comfortable fit. Add ¼ inch for a snug fit, or ¾ to 1 inch for a loose one. A 6-inch wrist, for example, usually wears a 6½-inch bracelet. Most women's bracelets are around 7 inches long.
Use the chart below to find your size, then follow the steps to measure at home.
Bracelet size chart
Find your wrist size, then read across to the fit you like:
5½ in (14 cm) wrist: snug 5¾ in, comfortable 6 in, loose 6½ in.
6 in (15.2 cm) wrist: snug 6¼ in, comfortable 6½ in, loose 7 in.
6½ in (16.5 cm) wrist: snug 6¾ in, comfortable 7 in, loose 7½ in.
7 in (17.8 cm) wrist: snug 7¼ in, comfortable 7½ in, loose 8 in.
7½ in (19 cm) wrist: snug 7¾ in, comfortable 8 in, loose 8½ in.
8 in (20.3 cm) wrist: snug 8¼ in, comfortable 8½ in, loose 9 in.
This is a guide, not an exact rule. Wide links take up more room around the wrist, so go up a little for chunky styles.
How to measure bracelet size at home
You need a soft tape measure. If you don't have one, a strip of paper or a piece of string works too.
Wrap it around your wrist. Go around just above the wrist bone, where a bracelet normally sits.
Keep it close, but not tight. It should lie flat against your skin.
Mark where it meets. Use a pen on the paper or string.
Measure the length. Lay it against a ruler and read it in inches or centimeters.
Add your fit allowance. ¼ inch for snug, ½ inch for comfortable, ¾ to 1 inch for loose.
Measuring a bracelet you already own? Lay it flat, close the clasp if you can, and measure from end to end, including the clasp.
Which fit should you choose?
Snug. Sits close to the wrist and moves very little. Good for rigid or slim styles, if you prefer jewelry that stays put.
Comfortable. Moves a little without sliding far. This is the safest choice if you're unsure or buying a gift.
Loose. Slides along the wrist and drapes. Good for charm bracelets or a relaxed look.
What size tennis bracelet should you get?
A tennis bracelet looks best with a little room, but not so much that it spins around or slides over your hand. Most people do well with their wrist size plus about ½ inch.
Diamonds in a line don't stretch or bend the way a chain does, so a tight fit can feel stiff and put more strain on the clasp. If you're between sizes, go slightly larger. For more on the style itself, read what a tennis bracelet is and how to wear one.
Buying a bracelet as a gift?
If you don't know their wrist size, try one of these:
Measure a bracelet they already own while they're out, following the steps above.
Ask someone close to them. A friend or family member may already know.
Choose 7 inches if you have to guess. It's the most common women's length and suits many wrists.
For gift ideas, see our Christmas jewelry gift guide.
More questions about bracelet size
Is a 7-inch bracelet too small?
Not for most women. A 7-inch bracelet comfortably fits a wrist of about 6 to 6½ inches. If your wrist measures 7 inches or more, choose a longer size.
What is the average bracelet size?
Around 7 inches for women. Men's bracelets are usually around 8 to 8½ inches.
Should a bracelet be tight or loose?
You should be able to slide a finger between the bracelet and your wrist. If you can't, it's too tight. If it can slip over your hand when closed, it's too loose.
Does wrist size change?
It can change a little with temperature, time of day and weight changes. Measure when your hands are at a normal temperature, and not straight after exercise.
Shop bracelets in the right length
Once you know your size, see our tennis bracelets and the rest of our diamond bracelets. Need a size guide for something else? We also have a necklace length chart and a ring size guide.
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