Guide
How to measure your wrist for a bracelet
A bracelet you plan to wear every day has to fit the first time. Too loose and it spins and catches on sleeves. Too tight and you take it off by lunchtime. Measuring takes a minute and saves the exchange.
What you need
A flexible tape measure. If you don't have one, a strip of paper or a piece of string and a ruler work just as well.
How do I measure my wrist for a bracelet?
- Wrap the tape, paper, or string around your wrist just past the wrist bone, where a bracelet naturally sits. Keep it snug against the skin, not tight.
- If you used paper or string, mark where it overlaps, then lay it flat against a ruler and read the length.
- Match that number to the size chart below. That measurement is your wrist size, not your bracelet size: the bracelet adds room on top of it.
Which wrist should I measure?
The one you'll wear it on. Wrists are rarely identical, and most people wear a bracelet on the hand they use less, so the measurement should come from that side. If you can, measure in the afternoon: wrists tend to be a little fuller later in the day, and a fit that works then works all day.
Should a bracelet fit loose or tight?
It depends on the bracelet. A chain or a bangle usually wants a finger of slack so it can move. A silicone band is different: it flexes with your wrist, so it can sit closer without pinching. For wristraw, pick the size that matches your measurement rather than adding slack. The band does the giving.
I'm between sizes. Which one do I pick?
Size up. A slightly roomier fit stays comfortable through a long day, and silicone doesn't slide around the way a metal chain does. With two wristraw sizes, that means Regular whenever you land right at 16 cm (6.3 in): wristraw is made to sit with a little room.
How do wristraw sizes work?
wristraw comes in two sizes, Slim and Regular. The number to use is the one from step 2, taken just past the wrist bone.
| Size | Fits wrists |
|---|---|
| Slim | Up to 16 cm (6.3 in) |
| Regular | 16 cm (6.3 in) and up |
Can I measure my wrist without a tape measure?
Yes. Paper or string plus a ruler gives the same result. A phone charging cable works in a pinch: wrap it, pinch the overlap, and hold that length against anything with markings.
Why does a silicone bracelet fit differently than a chain?
A chain is a fixed length of rigid links, so the comfort comes from the slack you add. A silicone band gives a little every time you put it on and settles back. That is why wristraw asks for your wrist measurement instead of a loose or snug preference: the band handles the give.
How do I measure someone else's wrist for a gift?
Borrow a bracelet or a watch they already wear and measure its inside length, or wrap string around their wrist while they're not paying attention. If neither is possible, order Regular: it's the safer guess, and size exchanges are covered in our return policy.
What if I ordered the wrong size?
Size exchanges are covered in our return policy. Try it on before you wear it out, and keep the packaging until you're sure it fits. More on lengths and fit in Sizes & Fit.