16 cm hand — glove size
A hand circumference of 16 cm (6.3 in) is US glove size 6.5 and EU size 16. Measure around your palm at the knuckles; the numeric/cm size is exact, S–XL bands vary by brand.
US numeric size = palm circumference in inches; EU size = the same in cm (exact, 1 in = 2.54 cm). S/M/L/XL bands vary by brand — see the typical guide below.
How to measure your glove size
- Wrap a tape measure around your palm at the widest point (the knuckles), excluding the thumb.
- That circumference in inches is your US numeric glove size (round to the nearest ½).
- The same circumference in cm is your EU size.
- Measure your dominant hand; if between sizes, size up for comfort.
S / M / L / XL glove sizes (typical)
| Size | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| S | 7–7.5 in (18–19 cm) | 6.5–7 in (16.5–18 cm) |
| M | 8–8.5 in (20.5–21.5 cm) | 7–7.5 in (18–19 cm) |
| L | 9–9.5 in (23–24 cm) | 7.5–8 in (19–20.5 cm) |
| XL | 10–11 in (25.5–28 cm) | 8.5–9 in (21.5–23 cm) |
S–XL bands are approximate and shift by brand and glove type (work, ski, cycling). The numeric/cm size is the reliable measure.
FAQ
For most men's gloves, M ≈ 8–8.5 in (20.5–21.5 cm) palm circumference; for women's, M ≈ 7–7.5 in. Bands vary by brand, so measure your hand to be sure.
Size 8 means an 8-inch palm circumference, which is about 20 cm — so an EU size 20.
US numeric size is the circumference in inches; EU size is the same circumference in centimetres. Multiply inches by 2.54 to get the EU number (e.g. 8 in × 2.54 ≈ 20).
The underlying hand measurement is the same, but brands set their S/M/L bands differently and some gloves are meant to fit snug or with liners. Check the brand chart against your cm measurement.