Indian bangle sizes explained in one chart. Each size is the inner diameter in inches and sixteenths: 2.4 means 2 4/16 inch. Read across for mm and cm, and the typical hand each size fits.
| Indian size | Inner diameter (in) | Inner diameter (mm) | Inner diameter (cm) | Circumference (mm) | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10 | 1.625 | 41.3 | 4.13 | 129.7 | Baby (0–1 yr) |
| 1.12 | 1.750 | 44.5 | 4.45 | 139.8 | Toddler (1–2 yr) |
| 1.14 | 1.875 | 47.6 | 4.76 | 149.5 | Child (2–4 yr) |
| 2.0 | 2.000 | 50.8 | 5.08 | 159.6 | Child (4–7 yr) |
| 2.2 | 2.125 | 54.0 | 5.40 | 169.6 | Petite / teen |
| 2.4 | 2.250 | 57.2 | 5.72 | 179.7 | Small (most common) |
| 2.6 | 2.375 | 60.3 | 6.03 | 189.4 | Medium (most common) |
| 2.8 | 2.500 | 63.5 | 6.35 | 199.5 | Large |
| 2.10 | 2.625 | 66.7 | 6.67 | 209.5 | Extra large |
| 2.12 | 2.750 | 69.9 | 6.99 | 219.6 | XXL |
| 2.14 | 2.875 | 73.0 | 7.30 | 229.3 | XXXL |
| 3.0 | 3.000 | 76.2 | 7.62 | 239.4 | Men / kada |
How to measure your bangle size
- Tuck your thumb into your palm.
- Wrap a string around the widest part of your hand over the knuckles.
- Measure the string in cm, divide by 3.14 for the diameter, then choose the next size up in the chart.
Or skip the maths and use the bangle size calculator, which also lets you match a bangle you own on your phone screen.
Which bangle size should I buy?
- 2.2: petite adults, teenagers; hand circumference up to about 17.5 cm.
- 2.4: small adult hands, 17.5–18.5 cm; the most sold size.
- 2.6: medium adult hands, 18.5–19.5 cm; the second most sold size.
- 2.8: large hands, 19.5–20.5 cm.
- 2.10 and 2.12: extra-large hands or a loose fit.
- Below 2.0: babies and children; see the kids rows in the chart.
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Frequently asked questions
What is bangle size 2.8 in cm?
Size 2.8 has an inner diameter of 2.5 inches, which is 6.35 cm (63.5 mm).
What is bangle size 2.2 in mm?
Size 2.2 is 2 2/16 inch, an inner diameter of 54.0 mm (5.4 cm).
What bangle size is a 7.5 inch hand?
A hand circumference of 7.5 inches (19 cm) gives a diameter of about 60.6 mm, so choose size 2.6 (60.3 mm) if it slides on, otherwise 2.8.
Is bangle size the same as bracelet size?
No. Bangle size is the inner diameter and must clear your hand; bracelet size is the length around your wrist. A bracelet for a 6.5 inch wrist is about 7.25 inches long, while a rigid bangle for the same person is usually size 2.4 or 2.6.