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Universal Ring Size Chart โ€“ UK, US, EU, French, Japanese Conversion 2026

Universal Ring Size Chart

Complete 2026 universal ring size conversion chart โ€” UK, US, EU (ISO), French, Japanese, Swiss and Chinese ring sizes in one table. Full UK Aโ€“Z+4 chart with diameter and circumference in MM and CM, women's and men's averages, free calculator and expert conversion guide.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK Aโ€“Z+4 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US ยฝโ€“14 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช EU / ISO 38โ€“74 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French 1โ€“34 ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan 1โ€“33 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese 4โ€“33 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Swiss 1โ€“33 โ™€ Women's avg: UK L ยท US 6 ยท EU 51 โ™‚ Men's avg: UK Tยฝ ยท US 10 ยท EU 62 ๐Ÿ“… Updated 2026
๐ŸŒ Universal Ring Size Systems โ€” World Overview Diagram

Seven major ring sizing systems are used worldwide. The EU / ISO system is the most logical โ€” the size number equals the inner circumference in mm directly. The UK alphabetical system runs from A to Z+4. The US numerical system is most common in North America. All systems can be converted via diameter or circumference.

๐ŸŒ Universal Ring Size Systems โ€” Side-by-Side Comparison (Women's Avg UK L = Men's Avg UK Tยฝ) ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK Letters A โ†’ Z+4 54 half sizes BS EN 28653 โ™€ avg: UK L โ™‚ avg: UK Tยฝ Range: Aโ€“Z+4 Used in: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa UK L = UK Tยฝ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US / Canada Numbers ยฝ โ†’ 14 Quarter sizes No ISO standard โ™€ avg: US 6 โ™‚ avg: US 10 Range: ยฝโ€“14 Used in: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil Latin America US 6 = US 10 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช EU / ISO Numbers 38 โ†’ 74 = inner C in mm ISO 8653:2016 โ™€ avg: EU 51 โ™‚ avg: EU 62 Range: 38โ€“74 Used in: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Scandinavia Most of Europe EU 51 = EU 62 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French Numbers 1 โ†’ 34 โ‰ˆ EU โˆ’ 40 French standard โ™€ avg: French 11 โ™‚ avg: French 22 Range: 1โ€“34 Used in: ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco French-speaking Fr 11 = Fr 22 ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese Numbers 1 โ†’ 33 JIS B 4516 Similar to Chinese โ™€ avg: JP 12 โ™‚ avg: JP 22 Range: 1โ€“33 Used in: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore Parts of Asia JP 12 = JP 22 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Swiss Numbers 1 โ†’ 33 โ‰ˆ French size Swiss standard โ™€ avg: SW 11 โ™‚ avg: SW 22 Range: 1โ€“33 Used in: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria Parts of Europe Watch industry Fine jewellery SW 11 = SW 22 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese Numbers 4โ€“33 โ‰ˆ JP size GB/T standard โ™€ avg: CN 12 โ™‚ avg: CN 22 Range: 4โ€“33 Used in: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hong Kong ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ด Macau Chinese markets Online jewellers CN 12 = CN 22
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๐ŸŒ Major Ring Sizing Systems
UK ยท US ยท EU ยท French ยท Japanese ยท Swiss ยท Chinese
54
๐Ÿ“‹ Total UK Sizes Aโ€“Z+4
12.04mm โ€“ 23.62mm diameter
UK L
โ™€ Average Women's Size
US 6 ยท EU 51 ยท French 11 ยท Japan 12
UK Tยฝ
โ™‚ Average Men's Size
US 10 ยท EU 62 ยท French 22 ยท Japan 22
๐Ÿ“ How Each Ring Size System Works

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK / Australian System

Uses sequential letters A through Z+4 (54 half sizes). Each half-step = approx 0.4mm circumference. The UK system is used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Standard: BS EN 28653 / ISO 8653.

  • A = 12.04mm โŒ€ / 37.8mm C (smallest)
  • Z+4 = 23.62mm โŒ€ / 74.2mm C (largest)
  • Most common women's: UK L (16.31mm โŒ€)
  • Most common men's: UK Tยฝ (19.76mm โŒ€)

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US / Canadian System

Uses numbers from ยฝ to 14 in quarter-size increments. There is no universal US standard โ€” sizes can vary slightly between jewellers. The US system is widely used across North and South America.

  • US ยฝ โ‰ˆ UK Aโ€“B range (smallest standard)
  • US 14 โ‰ˆ UK Z+4 range (largest standard)
  • Most common women's: US 6 (โ‰ˆ UK L)
  • Most common men's: US 10 (โ‰ˆ UK Tยฝ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช EU / ISO System

The most logical system โ€” the EU size number equals the inner circumference in millimetres directly. EU 51 = 51mm inner circumference. Standard: ISO 8653:2016. Used across most of continental Europe.

  • EU size = inner circumference in mm exactly
  • EU 38 โ‰ˆ UK A (smallest standard)
  • EU 74 โ‰ˆ UK Z+4 (largest standard)
  • Most common women's: EU 51 ยท Men's: EU 62

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French / Belgian System

Uses numbers 1 to 34. The French size is approximately EU size minus 40 (e.g. EU 51 = French 11). Used in France, Belgium, Portugal and French-speaking countries. Closely related to the Swiss system.

  • French 1 โ‰ˆ UK D range (smallest standard)
  • French 34 โ‰ˆ UK Z+4 range
  • Most common women's: French 11 (โ‰ˆ UK L)
  • Most common men's: French 22 (โ‰ˆ UK Tยฝ)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese System

Uses numbers 1 to 33 (JIS B 4516). The Japanese system is very similar to the Chinese system โ€” both are widely used across East and Southeast Asia. Japanese sizes run approximately 1โ€“2 sizes smaller than US for the same finger circumference.

  • JP 1 โ‰ˆ UK Dโ€“E range (smallest)
  • JP 33 โ‰ˆ UK Z+4 range
  • Most common women's: JP 12 (โ‰ˆ UK L)
  • Most common men's: JP 22 (โ‰ˆ UK Tยฝ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Swiss & ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese Systems

The Swiss system (numbers 1โ€“33) is essentially identical to the French system and used in Switzerland, Austria and by luxury watch/jewellery brands. The Chinese system (GB/T standard, numbers 4โ€“33) closely mirrors the Japanese system and is used across China, Hong Kong and Macau.

  • Swiss = same values as French in most cases
  • Chinese โ‰ˆ Japanese size (same number = same ring)
  • Most common women's: SW/CN 11โ€“12
  • Most common men's: SW/CN 22
โญ Key Universal Size Conversions at a Glance
Women's Average Worldwide
UK L = US 6 = EU 51
French 11 ยท Japan 12 ยท Swiss 11 ยท Chinese 12
16.31mm (1.631cm) โŒ€ ยท 51.2mm C
Men's Average Worldwide
UK Tยฝ = US 10 = EU 62
French 22 ยท Japan 22 ยท Swiss 22 ยท Chinese 22
19.76mm (1.976cm) โŒ€ ยท 62.1mm C
EU / ISO Rule
EU size = C in mm
EU 51 = 51mm inner circumference exactly. The most precise and logical system โ€” directly linked to the physical measurement. ISO 8653:2016 standard.
French / Swiss Rule
French = EU โˆ’ 40
Quick conversion: EU 51 = French 11, EU 62 = French 22. Swiss values match French values in most standard sizing tables used by jewellers.
๐Ÿงฎ Universal Ring Size Calculator

Enter any measurement or size โ€” get instant conversions across all 7 systems plus MM, CM, and inches

Your Ring Size โ€” All Systems
๐Ÿ“ How to Measure Your Ring Size โ€” Universal Method
1

Measure in the afternoon

Fingers are at their natural everyday size between 2pm and 5pm at room temperature (18โ€“22ยฐC). Avoid measuring first thing in the morning or after exercise โ€” this can shift your reading by 1โ€“2 sizes in any system.

2

Cut a thin paper strip

Cut a strip about 6โ€“8mm wide and 12โ€“14cm long from thin printer paper. Clean straight edges are important โ€” any ragged edges add false width to the measurement. A soft sewing tape measure also works well.

3

Wrap the correct finger

Wrap snugly around the base of the specific finger you will wear the ring on. Mark the overlap point precisely. The dominant hand is typically 0.5โ€“1 UK size (0.4mm circumference) larger than the other hand.

4

Read in millimetres

Lay the strip against a ruler. Read the circumference in mm. This single value converts to any ring system in the world โ€” enter it into the calculator above using "Circumference in MM" to get all 7 system sizes instantly.

5

Cross-check with diameter

If you have an existing ring that fits, measure the inner diameter across the widest point with a ruler in mm. Divide by ฯ€ (3.1416) to get circumference, or simply enter the diameter value directly into the calculator above.

6

Repeat and use the largest

Take 3 readings across the day. Use the largest as your ring size. If your measurement falls between two sizes in any system, always choose the larger one โ€” a slightly loose ring is always safer and more comfortable.

๐Ÿ“‹ Universal Ring Size Chart โ€” Full UK A to Z+4 with All Systems (2026)
Aโ€“E โ€” XS / Children's
Fโ€“J โ€” Small / Petite
Kโ€“O โ€” Women's Avg Range
โ™€ UK L โ€” Women's Most Common
Pโ€“V โ€” Men's Avg Range
โ™‚ UK Tยฝ โ€” Men's Most Common
Wโ€“Z+4 โ€” Large / Extended
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK ๐Ÿ“ Diam MM ๐Ÿ“ Diam CM โญ• Circ MM โญ• Circ CM ๐Ÿ“ Diam Inch โญ• Circ Inch ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช EU ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Swiss ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese Category
โ™€ UK L = US 6 = EU 51 = French 11 = Japan 12 โ€” Most common women's size โ™‚ UK Tยฝ = US 10 = EU 62 = French 22 = Japan 22 โ€” Most common men's size ISO 8653:2016 ยท BS EN 28653 ยท JIS B 4516 ยท GB/T standard
โ“ Universal Ring Size Conversion FAQs
What is the universal ring size chart?โ–ผ
A universal ring size chart converts between all major ring sizing systems used worldwide โ€” UK (letters Aโ€“Z+4), US (numbers ยฝโ€“14), EU/ISO (38โ€“74), French (1โ€“34), Japanese (1โ€“33), Swiss (1โ€“33) and Chinese (4โ€“33). All systems are linked by the physical inner circumference and diameter of the ring in millimetres, so any size in one system can be converted precisely to any other.
What is EU ring size in UK?โ–ผ
The EU size number equals the inner circumference in mm (ISO 8653:2016). To convert: find the EU size in the chart above and read the UK letter from the same row. Key conversions: EU 51 = UK L (women's average), EU 54 = UK N, EU 57 = UK P, EU 62 = UK Tยฝ (men's average), EU 65 = UK W. Use the calculator above for any EU size instantly.
How do I convert a US ring size to UK?โ–ผ
There is no single fixed formula since the US system uses a non-linear scale, but the most reliable method is to use the circumference in mm as the common reference. Key conversions: US 5 = UK J, US 6 = UK L, US 7 = UK N, US 8 = UK P, US 9 = UK R, US 10 = UK Tยฝ, US 11 = UK V, US 12 = UK Xยฝ. Enter your US size in the calculator above for exact results.
What ring size is the same worldwide?โ–ผ
No single number is the same across all systems, but the underlying physical measurement is universal โ€” inner circumference in millimetres. The EU/ISO system uses this directly (EU 51 = 51mm C). Women's average worldwide is approximately 51โ€“52mm circumference (16.3mm diameter), and men's average is approximately 62mm circumference (19.8mm diameter), regardless of country.
Are French and Swiss ring sizes the same?โ–ผ
Yes, for practical purposes French and Swiss ring sizes use the same numerical values in most standard jewellery sizing tables. Both equal approximately EU size minus 40 (e.g. EU 51 = French/Swiss 11, EU 62 = French/Swiss 22). Minor variations occasionally appear in specialist watchmaking or fine jewellery sizing, but for standard ring conversions they are treated as identical.
Are Japanese and Chinese ring sizes the same?โ–ผ
Japanese (JIS B 4516) and Chinese (GB/T) ring sizes are very closely matched and treated as equivalent in most conversion charts. Both use whole numbers 1โ€“33, and a size 12 in Japan corresponds to the same inner circumference as a size 12 in China. Minor variations may occur at extreme sizes. Both systems are approximately 1โ€“2 numbers below the equivalent US size for the same ring circumference.