How To Measure Bracelet Size The Easy Way

Getting your bracelet size right is simple. A simple strip of paper, phone charger cable, or a tape measure is enough to get it done in less than a minute.

This guide shows you exactly where to measure, how much room to leave, and how your bracelet should feel once it’s on, so you can choose the right size without second guessing it.

Jump to:

• Why Bracelet Size Matters
• How to Measure Your Wrist
• How to Turn Wrist Size Into Bracelet Size
• Bracelet Sizes and Size Chart
• How Different Bracelet Styles Should Fit
• If You're Buying as a Gift
• FAQs

Why Bracelet Size Matters

A bracelet should feel easy. Once it's on, you shouldn't have to keep thinking about it, moving it around, or taking it off because it's getting in the way.

Too tight, and it starts to dig in or leave a mark. Too loose, and it slides up your arm, catches on your sleeve, or feels like it's not sitting where it should. The best fit is somewhere in between: secure enough to stay in place, relaxed enough to move naturally with your wrist.

Whether you prefer a classic fixed-size fit, an adjustable style, or something more flexible, CRAFTD bracelets are designed to sit comfortably on your wrist. Either way, it's worth taking a minute to measure properly, because the right fit makes the whole piece feel better from the first wear.

And if you ever land between two sizes, size up. A little extra room will always feel easier than a bracelet that sits too tight.

How to Measure Your Wrist

First, choose the wrist you'll actually wear the bracelet on. One wrist is often slightly bigger than the other, so measure the side it's going on, usually your weaker hand.

What you'll need:

• A flexible measuring tape, a piece of string, a strip of paper, a phone charger cable, or a men's chain
• A ruler, if you're using string, paper, a cable, or a chain
• A pen, to mark where it meets

No tape or string handy? Our downloadable bracelet sizer does the same job, just print it and wrap it around your wrist.

Download the printable bracelet sizer (PDF) →

Tip: print it at 100% (actual size), not "fit to page", so the scale stays accurate.

How to measure, step by step:

1. Turn your hand palm-up and relax your fingers.
2. Wrap the tape, string, cable, or chain around your wrist, just below the wrist bone.
3. Keep it comfortable against the skin. Don't pull it tight, and don't leave it loose.
4. If you're using string, paper, a cable, or a chain, mark where it meets.
5. Lay it flat against a ruler and read the length in centimetres.

That number is your wrist size. Next, you'll add a little room depending on the style of bracelet, which we'll break down below.

Wearing more than one bracelet together? Measure the spot where each one will sit. Your wrist gets slightly wider towards the forearm, so a bracelet worn higher up may need a little more room.

How to Turn Wrist Size Into Bracelet Size

Your wrist measurement is the starting point, but it isn't always the size you order. A bracelet needs a little room to sit properly, and how much depends on the style:

• Chain and link bracelets (Cuban, rope, Figaro, curb): add about 2cm, so they sit comfortably and rotate slightly without feeling loose.
• Cuffs and bangles: add about 1cm, for a closer fit that feels secure without pressing in.
• Beaded bracelets: a fixed bead bracelet needs enough room to pass over the widest part of your hand. A stretch bead bracelet opens slightly as you put it on, so the fit is more forgiving.

The simplest rule: if you're between sizes, go up. A bracelet with a little extra room feels relaxed. One that's too tight gets annoying quickly.

Bracelet Sizes and Size Chart

Most bracelets come in just two lengths, so the choice is simple:

• 19cm: a closer, everyday fit. Suits smaller to medium wrists.
• 22cm: more room. Suits larger wrists, or anyone who prefers a relaxed feel.

19cm is our most popular size, and it fits most wrists comfortably.

Prefer not to pick a fixed size at all? A few styles are made to flex:

• Flexible Stretch Bead Bracelet: a hidden elastic core, so it slips over the hand and fits a wide range of wrists.
• Flexible Cuff: a little give, so it's easy to put on and take off.
• Adjustable Curb Bracelet: a slider that sets anywhere from 19cm to 22cm, so you can change the fit whenever you need to.

Use the chart below to match your wrist measurement to the right size. It's based on a standard chain bracelet fit, so if you're choosing a cuff, bead, or adjustable style, read it alongside the fit notes in the next section.

Your wrist measurement	Recommended CRAFTD size	How it should sit
Under 17 cm (under 6.7 in)	19cm	Comfortable everyday fit
17 to 18.5 cm (6.7 to 7.3 in)	19cm for a closer fit, or an adjustable style	Between our two main sizes
18.5 to 20 cm (7.3 to 7.9 in)	22cm	Comfortable everyday fit
Over 20 cm (over 7.9 in)	22cm, or an adjustable style	More relaxed with extra room

Right between two sizes? Choose the larger one, or go for an adjustable style. It takes the pressure off and gives you more control over the fit.

How Different Bracelet Styles Should Fit

A good fit is easy to spot. The bracelet should:

• sit around the wrist bone
• move slightly as your wrist moves
• leave room to slide one finger underneath
• feel secure, but never tight

The ideal fit shifts a little by style:

• Chain and link bracelets: meant to have a little movement. They should rotate slightly and sit naturally without sliding far up the arm. If it pulls against your skin every time you move your hand, it's too tight.
• Cuffs and bangles: sit closer by design. They should feel more secure than a chain bracelet, but still hold their position without digging in.
• Beaded bracelets: need enough room to pass over the hand. A stretch bead bracelet is more forgiving, as the elastic core does the work for you.
• Heavier or wider pieces (a 5mm over a 3mm, say): usually feel better with a touch more room, since they take up more space on the wrist.

If you're wearing more than one bracelet together, aim for balance. You don't want every piece sliding into each other all day, so a slightly closer fit keeps the stack cleaner, especially if you're mixing textures, widths and finishes. For more on this, see our guide on how to wear bracelets for guys.

If You're Buying as a Gift

If you don't know their wrist size, don't guess a fixed length unless you're fairly sure. A flexible style is the safer choice, and saves you asking them to measure their wrist and giving the game away:

• Adjustable Curb Bracelet: they set the fit anywhere between 19cm and 22cm.
• Flexible Cuff: gives a little as it goes on.
• Stretch Bead Bracelet: flexes over the hand to fit a wide range of wrists.

If you'd rather pick a fixed size, think about their build and how they usually wear jewellery:

• 19cm if they prefer a closer, cleaner fit.
• 22cm if they have larger wrists, wear heavier pieces, or like a relaxed feel.

FAQs

How do I know what bracelet size I need?

Measure your wrist just below the wrist bone, then add a little room depending on the style: around 2cm for chain and link bracelets, around 1cm for cuffs and bangles. Most CRAFTD bracelets come in 19cm and 22cm, so once you know your wrist measurement, the chart above will point you to the right one.

How do I convert wrist size to bracelet size?

Your wrist size is the measurement around your wrist. Your bracelet size is that number plus a little extra room: around 2cm for chain bracelets, around 1cm for cuffs. If you're between sizes, choose the larger one for a more comfortable fit.

How do I measure my bracelet size in centimetres?

Wrap a flexible tape measure, a piece of string, or a phone charger cable around the thickest part of your wrist, just below the wrist bone. Mark where it meets, then measure that length against a ruler in centimetres. That gives you your wrist size.

What is the average men's bracelet size?

Most men wear bracelets between 19cm and 22cm. A 19cm bracelet usually suits smaller to medium wrists, while 22cm suits larger wrists or anyone who prefers a more relaxed fit.

What if I'm between 19cm and 22cm?

Choose 19cm for a closer fit or 22cm for a more relaxed one. If you'd rather not decide, go for an adjustable style like the Adjustable Curb Bracelet, which sets anywhere between 19cm and 22cm.

How should a men's bracelet fit?

It should sit around the wrist bone with enough room to slide one finger underneath. It should move slightly, but it shouldn't slide too far up your arm, catch on your sleeve, or dig into your wrist.

Can I measure my wrist without a tape measure?

Yes. Use a piece of string, a strip of paper, a phone charger cable, or a bracelet you already own. Wrap it around your wrist, mark where it meets, then measure it against a ruler. Our downloadable bracelet sizer works too.

Ready to Find Yours

With your size sorted, the rest is the easy part. Explore the full bracelet collection, or read our guide to types of men's bracelets to find the style that suits you best. And if you wear chains too, our guide to types of men's chains breaks those down the same way.