Ring Size Converter — US, UK, EU & mm

Free ring size converter. Convert ring sizes between US, UK, EU, and millimeter (diameter/circumference) systems instantly. Includes a full ring size chart for buying engagement rings and jewelry online. Accurate, instant, no sign-up.

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Ring Size Converter

US • UK • EU • diameter & circumference (mm)

US sizes: enter a number like 7 or 8.5
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Enter your ring size to convert

How to Use the Ring Size Converter

  1. Pick From and To systems — US/Canada (numbers), UK/Australia (letters), EU/ISO, diameter or circumference in mm.
  2. Enter your size — a number (7, 8.5) for US/EU/mm, or a letter (N, P) for UK.
  3. Read the result — plus all systems and the full chart for reference.
  4. Measure accurately — measure the inside diameter of a ring that fits, or wrap a strip around your finger for circumference.

Benefits

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Engagement Rings

Buying a ring as a surprise or from an overseas jeweler? Convert sizes confidently to get the perfect fit.

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Online Jewelry

International jewelers list sizes in their local system. Convert US to UK letters or EU numbers before ordering.

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Measure at Home

Use diameter (mm) of a well-fitting ring as the most accurate basis, then convert to any sizing system.

Ring Size Guide — US, UK, EU & Millimeters

Ring sizing differs significantly by country, which makes converting essential when shopping for engagement rings or jewelry online. The US and Canada use a numeric scale (typically 3 to 13.5, including half sizes), where each full size adds about 0.4 mm to the inside diameter. The UK, Ireland, and Australia use an alphabetic scale (A to Z+), so a US 7 is roughly a UK N½. The EU/ISO system is based directly on the inside circumference in millimeters — a US 7 has a circumference of about 54.4 mm, so its EU size is 54.

The most reliable basis for any conversion is the physical measurement: inside diameter or circumference in millimeters. A US size 7 corresponds to a 17.3 mm inside diameter (54.4 mm circumference). To measure at home, either measure the inside diameter of a ring that already fits well, or wrap a thin strip of paper around the base of your finger and measure its length (the circumference). Fingers swell in heat and shrink in cold, so measure at the end of the day at normal temperature, and size up slightly for wide bands, which fit more snugly.

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US Size ↔ Diameter

US 5 = 15.7 mm. US 6 = 16.5 mm. US 7 = 17.3 mm. US 8 = 18.1 mm. US 9 = 19.0 mm. US 10 = 19.8 mm. Each size ≈ +0.4 mm.

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US ↔ UK Letters

US 5 = UK J½. US 6 = UK L½. US 7 = UK N½. US 8 = UK P½. US 9 = UK R½. US 10 = UK T½.

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How to Measure

Measure inside diameter of a fitting ring in mm, or wrap paper around your finger for circumference. Convert from the mm value for best accuracy.

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Sizing Tips

Measure at day's end (fingers swell). Avoid when cold. Size up for wide bands (4mm+). Knuckle larger than base? Size between the two.

Formula & Logic

Ring sizing systems all describe the same physical quantity — the inside circumference of the band — but express it differently. US sizes run numerically with half sizes, incrementing by about 0.8 mm of circumference each half size. UK and Australian sizing uses letters. European systems often quote the circumference in millimetres directly, which is the most transparent approach. Fingers change size measurably through the day and with temperature, swelling in heat and after salt, so measuring once is unreliable and evening measurements are the most representative.

Circumference = π × inside diameterUS size ≈ (circumference in mm − 36.5) ÷ 2.55Each full US size ≈ 2.55 mm of circumference (0.81 mm of diameter)EU size = circumference in mm

where:

inside diameter
measured across the inside of the band
circumference
the figure most sizing systems actually encode
band width
wide bands fit more tightly; size up by a quarter to a half

Assumptions: Fingers can vary by a full size between morning and evening and between summer and winter. Measure at the end of the day at normal room temperature, and take the reading three times.

Step-by-Step Example: A 17.35 mm Inside Diameter

Convert a measured diameter into circumference and then into sizes.

  • Inside diameter17.35 mm
  1. Circumference: π × 17.35 = 54.51 mm.
  2. That is the European size directly: 54.5.
  3. US size: (54.51 − 36.5) ÷ 2.55 = 7.06, so US size 7.
  4. UK equivalent for US 7: approximately N½.
  5. Check the increment: US 8 would be 54.51 + 2.55 = 57.06 mm circumference.
  6. For a wide 8 mm band, size up by a quarter to a half: US 7¼ to 7½.

Result17.35 mm diameter = US 7 = EU 54.5 = UK N½

The band-width adjustment is the detail most often missed and the most common reason a correctly-sized ring feels tight. A wide band contacts more of the finger and cannot pass the knuckle as easily, which is why wedding bands are often ordered a quarter size larger than an engagement ring for the same finger.

Ring Size Conversion FAQ

A US ring size 7 is approximately a UK N½ (the inside diameter is about 17.3 mm, circumference 54.4 mm). US sizes are numbers while UK sizes are letters, so a conversion chart is essential. US 6 = UK L½, US 8 = UK P½, US 9 = UK R½.
Two reliable methods: (1) Measure the inside diameter of a ring that fits well using a ruler in mm, then convert from diameter here. (2) Wrap a thin strip of paper or string around the base of your finger, mark where it overlaps, and measure the length in mm — that's your circumference. Measure at the end of the day when fingers are largest.
For women, the most common US ring sizes are 6 to 7 (UK L½ to N½). For men, the average is US 9 to 10.5 (UK R½ to U½). If you're buying a surprise engagement ring, US 6–6.5 is the safest guess for women, and you can resize later. Diameter for an average women's size 6.5 is about 16.9 mm.
Yes. Wide bands (4 mm and up) fit more snugly than thin bands, so jewelers recommend sizing up by a quarter to half size for wide rings. Comfort-fit bands (rounded inside) feel looser, so you may need a slightly smaller size. When in doubt, try a wide sizing band before ordering a wide ring.

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✔ Written & reviewed by Dr Sam — 20+ yrs in management & research leadership📅 Last updated June 2026📚 Sources: ISO 9407 / ISO 8559 sizing standards📑 How we build & check these