Indian ring sizes are numbers from about 4 to 33; size 1 is a 13 mm ring and each number adds one third of a millimetre of inner diameter. Indian size 14 is 17.3 mm across, the same as US 7 and UK N½. Women in India mostly wear sizes 10 to 16 and men 18 to 24. Use the chart below or measure a ring on your phone to get your Indian size in seconds.
Indian ring size chart
| Indian size | Inner diameter | Inner circumference | Nearest US | Nearest UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14.0 mm | 44.0 mm | 3 | F |
| 5 | 14.3 mm | 45.0 mm | 3.5 | G |
| 6 | 14.7 mm | 46.1 mm | 3.5 | G |
| 7 | 15.0 mm | 47.1 mm | 4 | H |
| 8 | 15.3 mm | 48.2 mm | 4.5 | I |
| 9 | 15.7 mm | 49.2 mm | 5 | J½ |
| 10 | 16.0 mm | 50.3 mm | 5.5 | K½ |
| 11 | 16.3 mm | 51.3 mm | 6 | L½ |
| 12 | 16.7 mm | 52.4 mm | 6 | L½ |
| 13 | 17.0 mm | 53.4 mm | 6.5 | M½ |
| 14 | 17.3 mm | 54.5 mm | 7 | N½ |
| 15 | 17.7 mm | 55.5 mm | 7.5 | O½ |
| 16 | 18.0 mm | 56.5 mm | 8 | P½ |
| 17 | 18.3 mm | 57.6 mm | 8.5 | Q½ |
| 18 | 18.7 mm | 58.6 mm | 8.5 | Q½ |
| 19 | 19.0 mm | 59.7 mm | 9 | R½ |
| 20 | 19.3 mm | 60.7 mm | 9.5 | S½ |
| 21 | 19.7 mm | 61.8 mm | 10 | T½ |
| 22 | 20.0 mm | 62.8 mm | 10 | T½ |
| 23 | 20.3 mm | 63.9 mm | 10.5 | U½ |
| 24 | 20.7 mm | 64.9 mm | 11 | V½ |
| 25 | 21.0 mm | 66.0 mm | 11.5 | W½ |
| 26 | 21.3 mm | 67.0 mm | 12 | X½ |
| 27 | 21.7 mm | 68.1 mm | 12.5 | Z |
| 28 | 22.0 mm | 69.1 mm | 12.5 | Z |
| 29 | 22.3 mm | 70.2 mm | 13 | Z+1 |
| 30 | 22.7 mm | 71.2 mm | 13.5 | Z+2 |
| 31 | 23.0 mm | 72.3 mm | 14 | Z+3 |
| 32 | 23.3 mm | 73.3 mm | 14.5 | Z+4 |
| 33 | 23.7 mm | 74.4 mm | 15 | Z+5 |
Indian sizes are finer than US half sizes, so two neighbouring Indian numbers can map to the same US size (for example 18 and 19 are both close to US 8.5–9). When you convert, pick the US or UK size whose diameter is closest to your own ring.
How the Indian ring size scale works
India uses the same numeric scale as Japan and China. It is defined by the inner diameter:
- Diameter (mm) = 13 + (Indian size − 1) ÷ 3
- Indian size = (diameter − 13) × 3 + 1, rounded to the nearest whole number
So size 10 is 16.0 mm, size 16 is 18.0 mm and size 22 is 20.0 mm. Jewellers in India measure fingers with a metal ring-sizer set (a bunch of numbered rings) or a tapered stick called a ring mandrel, both marked with these numbers. A few traditional shops use their own sticks that can differ by one number, so when in doubt ask for the diameter in millimetres.
Common sizes in India
| Who | Typical Indian size | US | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women – ring finger | 10 – 16 | 5.5 – 8 | 16.0 – 18.0 mm |
| Women – most common | 12 – 14 | 6 – 7 | 16.7 – 17.3 mm |
| Men – ring finger | 18 – 24 | 8.5 – 11 | 18.7 – 20.7 mm |
| Men – most common | 19 – 21 | 9 – 10 | 19.0 – 19.7 mm |
| Toe rings (bichiya) | usually adjustable | – | – |
These ranges are what jewellers commonly see, not a rule. Finger size depends on hand size, build and even the weather, so always measure the actual finger.
Buying rings in India and online
- Local jewellers use the Indian numbers above. Gold rings can usually be enlarged or reduced by one or two sizes after purchase, often free for the first adjustment.
- Online stores such as Tanishq, CaratLane, BlueStone and marketplaces list Indian sizes, sometimes with the diameter or circumference in mm. Check which one they mean before you order.
- International brands list US sizes (in the US) or EU circumference sizes (in Europe). Convert with this chart or the ring size converter.
- Engagement and wedding rings are often bought months before the ceremony. Fingers can be half a size larger in the hot months and in the evening, so measure at a normal room temperature and late in the day.
Measure your Indian ring size at home
- With the online sizer: open the ring sizer, calibrate with any bank card, PAN card or Aadhaar PVC card (all are the standard 85.6 mm card size), then match a ring that fits. The result shows the Indian number with US, UK and mm.
- With a thread: wrap a cotton thread around the base of the finger, mark it, and measure the length in mm. Divide by 3.14 to get the diameter and find it in the chart.
- With a ring and scale: measure the inside of a ring that fits, edge to edge, in mm.
Shopping for bangles as well? The Indian bangle size chart explains 2.4, 2.6 and 2.8 sizes, and the bangle size calculator finds yours on screen.
Not sure of your ring size? Measure it on your phone screen in 30 seconds.
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- Ring size chart Pakistan (same number scale)
- Full ring size chart
- Ring size in mm
- Bridal bangle size guide
Frequently asked questions
What is ring size 14 in India in mm?
Indian size 14 has an inner diameter of about 17.3 mm and an inner circumference of about 54.5 mm. It is the same as US 7 and UK N½.
What is the common ring size for ladies in India?
Most women in India wear sizes 12 to 14 on the ring finger (US 6 to 7, 16.7 to 17.3 mm), within an overall range of about 10 to 16.
What is the average ring size for men in India?
Most Indian men wear sizes 19 to 21 (US 9 to 10, about 19.0 to 19.7 mm), within a range of about 18 to 24.
Is Indian ring size the same as US size?
No. Indian sizes are numbers on the Japanese scale, where each number is one third of a millimetre. Indian 14 is US 7, Indian 16 is about US 8 and Indian 19 is about US 9.
How do I convert Indian ring size to mm?
Diameter in mm = 13 + (Indian size − 1) ÷ 3. For example size 16 is 13 + 15 ÷ 3 = 18.0 mm.