How to find your bangle size: 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 and 2.8 explained
Bangle sizes are written in inches and sixteenths. Here is what each number means, how to measure in two minutes, and which size to pick if you are in between.
The most common question we get on WhatsApp is not about colour or price. It is: “Which size should I order?” Bangle sizes look confusing at first, but once you know what the numbers mean, finding your size takes about two minutes.
What do 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 and 2.8 mean?
Bangle sizes in Bangladesh and India are written in inches and sixteenths of an inch. The number measures the inside diameter of the bangle – the distance straight across the opening.
So a size 2.4 is not 2.4 inches. It means 2 and 4/16 inches, which is 2.25 inches across. A 2.8 is 2 and 8/16 inches, or 2.5 inches.
| Size | Inside diameter | In millimetres | Usually fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 2⅛ in | about 54 mm | Girls and very slim hands |
| 2.4 | 2¼ in | about 57 mm | Small hands |
| 2.6 | 2⅜ in | about 60 mm | Most adult women |
| 2.8 | 2½ in | about 64 mm | Wider hands and knuckles |
| 2.10 | 2⅝ in | about 67 mm | Large hands |
The easiest way: measure a bangle you already own
- Pick a bangle that slides over your hand comfortably – not one that is a struggle to put on.
- Place it on a ruler and measure straight across the inside edge, from one side to the other.
- Match the number to the table above.
No bangle at home? Measure your hand
Bring your thumb and little finger together, as if you are putting on a bangle. Wrap a soft tape (or a strip of paper) around the widest part of your hand, across the knuckles. Mark where it meets, measure the length, then divide by 3.14. The result is roughly the inside diameter you need.
If you land between two sizes, choose the bigger one. A bangle that is slightly loose is comfortable; one that is too tight will not go over your knuckles at all.
Thread and fabric bangles feel a little snugger
Our thread bangles and fabric bangles are wrapped by hand over a firm base, so the outside is soft but the size stays the same. The wrapping adds a little thickness, so they can feel a touch snugger than a plain metal bangle of the same size – another reason to size up if you are unsure.
Still not sure?
Send us a photo of a bangle you like with a ruler beside it, or just tell us the size you usually wear, and we will help you choose. If the size is not right when it arrives, ask us about a size exchange.
Buying a gift? Most adult women wear 2.4 or 2.6. If you can, quietly borrow one of her bangles and measure it.
