Hand Circumference and Charts
Riding Glove Sizing
Find your riding glove size with one measurement, then check it against the maker's own chart.
Measure around your knuckles with the thumb left out, then match that number to the maker's riding glove size chart. A riding glove should fit snug, like a second skin. If you land between sizes, size up.
How to measure your hand for riding gloves, step by step
To measure your hand for riding gloves, wrap a soft tape around the widest part of your hand, across the knuckles, and leave the thumb out. Then compare that number with the chart for the glove you want, because every maker prints its own. Our guide, How Do I Size Riding Gloves, covers the same steps in a quicker read.
- Use a soft tape measure, or a strip of paper you can mark and then lay against a ruler.
- Wrap it around the widest part of your dominant hand, across the knuckles, with the thumb excluded.
- Note the number and the unit, then find it on the chart for the maker and model you are considering.
- Check the fit you are aiming for: snug like a second skin, with no loose fabric at the fingertips.
Riding glove size charts by brand, from Roeckl to Heritage
Riding glove size charts differ from maker to maker, so read the chart for the exact glove you want rather than carrying one size across brands. The charts below print each maker's own numbers; some are labeled only "Gloves size chart," and the Horze charts are named for Horze. Where a model's chart is not shown here, check the maker's chart for that model before you order.
| MEASURMENT | YOUTH | LADIES | MEN'S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5" | (3) Small | ||
| 5.5" | (4) Medium | ||
| 6" | (5) Large | ||
| 6.5" | (6) Small | ||
| 7" | (7) Medium | ||
| 7.5" | (8) Large | (8) Small | |
| 8" | (8) Large | (8) Small | |
| 8.5" | (9) Medium | ||
| 9" | (9) Medium | ||
| 9.5" | (10) Large | ||
| 10" | (10) Large | ||
| 10.5" | (11) X-Large | ||
| 11" | (11) X-Large | ||
| 11.5" | (12) XX-Large | ||
| 12" | (12) XX-Large | ||
| 12.5" | (13) XXX-Large | ||
| 13" | (13) XXX-Large |
- Heritage Gloves uses a numerical sizing system noted by (x) in the chart above.
- *All sizes are USA standards.
| Size | Numeric Size | Hand Width | Middle Finger Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs S | 2 | 6.5cm/2.56" | - |
| Childs M | 3 | 7cm/2.76" | - |
| Childs L | 4 | 7.5cm/2.95" | - |
| XS | 5 | 8.5cm/3.35" | 8.5cm/3.35" |
| S | 6 | 9cm/3.54" | 8.7cm/3.43" |
| M | 7 | 9.5cm/3.74" | 9cm/3.54" |
| L | 8 | 10cm/3.94" | 9.2cm/3.62" |
| XL | 9 | 10.5cm/4.13" | 9.4cm/3.7" |
- Measure 2.5cm/1" below middle finger beginning, then take the measurement across the width of your palm.
- *All measurements are approximate.
| Size | Size (2) | Kids/Adults | Kids/Adults (2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Junior S | 11.5 cm | 4.5" |
| 5 | Junior M | 13 cm | 5" |
| 5.5 | Junior L | 14 cm | 5.5" |
| 6 | XXS | 15 cm | 6" |
| 6.5 | XS | 16.5 cm | 6.5" |
| 7 | S | 17.8 cm | 7" |
| 7.5 | S/M | 19.1 cm | 7.5" |
| 8 | M | 20.3 cm | 8" |
| 8.5 | M/L | 21.6 cm | 8.5" |
| 9 | L | 22.9 cm | 9" |
| 9.5 | XL | 24.1 cm | 9.5" |
| 10 | XXL | 25.4 cm | 10" |
- Use a tape measure to measure all the way around your hand at the widest part, excluding your thumb. The measurement in inches is your glove size. If you are right-handed, measure your right hand; if you are left-handed, measure your left hand. We recommend rounding up to the nearest half cm/inch size.
| Size | Size (2) | Kids/Adults | Kids/Adults (2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Junior XS | 10 cm | 4" |
| 4.5 | Junior S | 11.5 cm | 4.5" |
| 5 | Junior M | 13 cm | 5" |
| 5.5 | Junior L | 14 cm | 5.5" |
| 6 | XXS | 15 cm | 6" |
| 6.5 | XS | 16.5 cm | 6.5" |
| 7 | S | 17.8 cm | 7" |
| 7.5 | S/M | 19.1 cm | 7.5" |
| 8 | M | 20.3 cm | 8" |
| 8.5 | M/L | 21.6 cm | 8.5" |
| 9 | L | 22.9 cm | 9" |
| 9.5 | XL | 24.1 cm | 9.5" |
| 10 | XXL | 25.4 cm | 10" |
- Use a tape measure to measure all the way around your hand at the widest part, excluding your thumb. The measurement in inches is your glove size. If you are right-handed, measure your right hand; if you are left-handed, measure your left hand. We recommend rounding up to the nearest half cm/inch size.
| INCHES | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 15.2 | 16.5 | 17.8 | 19 | 20.3 | 21.5 | 22.8 | 25.4 |
- Measure around your hand at widest part(1), excluding thumb.
- The number of inches should equal your glove size.
| US | SIZE | PALM CIRCUMFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| X-SMALL | 7 | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| SMALL | 7.5 | 7.5 - 8 |
| MEDIUM | 8 | 8 - 8.5 |
| LARGE | 8.5 | 8.5 - 9 |
| X-LARGE | 9 | 9 - 9.5 |
- Measurements: in
Between glove sizes: when to size up or down by fit
If your measurement falls between two glove sizes, size up. Riding gloves should fit snug, so a glove that is too small is the bigger risk of the two, though loose fabric at the fingertips is the thing to avoid. Synthetic gloves dry quickly and do not stiffen like leather. One rider who wears a size 6.5 in one maker went down to a size 6 in another because she likes a close fit with no extra material at the fingertips. That is a personal preference, so treat it as a choice and not a rule.
Comparable to Roeckl, but nearly half the price! They have the same fabric that is not leather but provides a perfect grip. I'm a size 6.5 in Roeckl and went with a size 6 in those and they fit great! (I do like my gloves to be a close fit and hate any extra length/material at the fingertips).
My go-to gloves for schooling. Very comfortable and flexible if you get the correct size. They're medium weight and work for me year-round. The fingers have started to show wear in the expected places after about a year, but they're still functional and easy to keep clean.
Kids' and men's riding glove sizing and where to start
For kids and men, start with the measurement and the chart, the same way as for women's gloves. Charts for children and for men and women are separate tables for some makers, so match your number to the right one. Children's hands change quickly, so measure again each season before you reorder. Browse the kids' gloves if you are fitting a young rider.
How winter riding gloves fit: warmth without losing rein feel
Winter riding gloves fit the same way as other riding gloves, with a little room for the lining but no loose fingertips. Winter models pair a fleece lining with a reinforced rein area, and summer riding gloves usually lack that insulation. Use the same knuckle measurement and the same chart. If you are between sizes, size up, and try the glove with the thinnest layer you plan to wear underneath.
What riders say about riding glove fit and sizing
Absolutely love these gloves. They are thin for a great feel of the reins, but durable. I ride in mine daily and mine are still in great shape after a year. I also think they are quite stylish - especially for an affordable glove. They fit my hand and fingers nicely - no bulky excess material. Fantastic product.
With my small hands and tiny wrists, it has been a challenge to find appropriately-sized gloves. I bought 3 sets of these because they were perfect from the get-go. They fit my hands, cinched at the wrist, and, like it says in the product name, has a power grip. Feels comfy even in 20 degrees. Elegant too!
I ride in 80+ degree weather on a regular basis and tried these gloves out for the first time today during an afternoon lesson. They were super comfortable, and true to size, and the mesh allowed some airflow. The palms and fingers were grippy without feeling too thick. I would say they are a definite step up from my previous heritage gloves.
★★★★★
The first riding gloves that actually fit me. My fingers are always cold during winter and living in Iceland means that if you want to ride you just have to dress up to keep the cold away. These gloves are perfect for me. They are warm but lightweight and fit perfectly. I have long fingers but not so broad hands so usually when I find gloves that fit my fingerlength they are always so bulky that it can be hard riding with them. Cora Lightweight Down Gloves fit me perfectly and are warm without being to heavy or bulky. The rubber on the palms helps the grip so the reins don't slip out your fingers.
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Riding Glove Sizing FAQ
How do I measure my hand for riding gloves?
Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of your hand, across the knuckles, with the thumb left out. Note the number and compare it with the chart for the maker and model you want. Aim for a snug fit with no loose fabric at the fingertips. Then browse the shelf below and filter by your size.
CloseWhat size riding glove do I need?
Your size is the one your knuckle measurement matches on the maker's own riding glove chart. Charts differ between makers, so check the chart for the exact glove before you order. A riding glove should feel snug, like a second skin. Measure, match, then shop the shelf by size.
CloseWhat if I am between riding glove sizes?
If you fall between two sizes, size up. Size up rather than down, while keeping fingertips free of loose fabric. Some riders prefer a closer fit and go down a half size, which is a personal choice. Compare against the maker's chart first.
CloseAre men's, women's and kids' riding glove sizes different?
Sizing runs from each maker's own chart, and some makers publish separate charts for kids and for men and women, so match your measurement to the right table. Kids grow quickly, so measure again each season. Start with the charts above, then see the kids' gloves page for young riders.
CloseHow should winter riding gloves fit?
Winter riding gloves should fit like any other riding glove, with room for the lining but no loose fingertips. Winter models pair a fleece lining with a reinforced rein area. Measure across the knuckles, match the maker's chart, and size up if you are between sizes.
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