How to Find Your Glove Size: A Complete Guide for the Jobsite
Glove sizes can vary slightly from brand to brand. So to help you choose the best fit we have provided the "handy" sizing chart and video below.
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When your team’s hands are protected and comfortable, they can focus on getting the job done safely and efficiently. But finding the right glove fit isn’t always straightforward, especially when sizing can vary between brands and materials. That’s why we’ve created this simple guide to help you find your glove size quickly and confidently.
Whether you’re ordering safety gloves, cut-resistant gloves, or cold-weather gloves, this glove size measurement chart and quick guide will help you make the right call for every member of your crew.
Why Glove Fit Matters
Work gloves that are too tight can limit flexibility and cause discomfort, while loose-fitting gloves can slip or reduce grip strength. A properly sized glove offers protection and precision—two things no business can afford to overlook. Using a safety glove size chart ensures your team’s hands are covered for every task, without compromising performance.
How to Find Your Glove Size
You don’t need any special tools, just a flexible measuring tape and a few minutes.
Step 1: Measure the circumference of the widest part of your palm (not including your thumb).
Step 2: Note the measurement in inches.
Step 3: Match your measurement to the correct size in the glove size measurement chart below.
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| Note: If your measurement falls between two sizes, choose the larger size for a more comfortable fit. For example, if your palm measures 9½ inches, go with a size Large. |
Product Compliance and Suitability
The statements contained in this guide are intended for general informational purposes only. Such statements do not constitute a product recommendation or representation as to the appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, correctness, or currentness of the information provided. Information provided in this guide does not replace the use by you of any manufacturer instructions, technical product manual, or other professional resource or adviser available to you. Always read, understand, and follow all manufacturer instructions. Portions of this article were generated in part by ChatGPT, and edited by a member of the Zoro team.