Hat Sizing
A hat is a great way to add style to your outfit. You can choose from many different styles, colors, and patterns. You can even wear a hat with your favorite sports team’s logo on it. It is essential to know your hat size to get the right fit.
A too-small hat can be uncomfortable, and a too-large cap can cause it to slide around on your head. This is why measuring your head and using a hat size chart to find the right hat sizing is essential.
There are many ways to measure your head for a hat size. You can use a tape measure or a piece of string. You should start in the middle of your forehead and measure around your head about an inch above your ears. Pull the measuring tape or string tight enough to get a good measurement, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable.
When you are done, write down your height in inches and centimeters. Measuring your head a second time is also a good idea to see if the numbers match up. If your measurements are close, it is a good idea to round up to the following more significant number. This will give you a more accurate result.
It is important to remember that hat sizes can vary from company to company. This is because every manufacturer has a system for determining head size. To get the best results, measuring your head in a few different ways is a good idea, and then comparing your measurements to the hat size chart.
It is also a good idea to use a soft tape measure with both inches and centimeters. This will allow you to measure your head using one system and then compare it to the hat size chart using the other system.
Once you have your head size, printing out the hat size chart and keeping it somewhere safe is a good idea. You can then take a look at it whenever you are shopping for a new hat. This will help you avoid making mistakes when ordering a cap that is the wrong size.
Hat Sizing Chart *
| Head Circumference | Adult Hat Size | ||||
| Inches | Centimeters | Fitted | Easy Fit | Sized Stretch Fit | Stretch Fit/Adjustable |
| 21 1/4 | 54 | 6 3/4 | Small (S) | Small/Medium (S/M) | |
| 21 5/8 | 55 | 6 7/8 | |||
| 22 | 55.9 | 7 | Medium (M) | One Size Fits Most | |
| 22 3/8 | 56.8 | 7-1/8 | Medium/Large (M/L) | ||
| 22 3/4 | 57.8 | 7-1/4 | Large (L) | ||
| 23 1/8 | 58.7 | 7 3/8 | |||
| 23 1/2 | 59.7 | 7 1/2 | XL | Large/XL (L/XL) | |
| 23 7/8 | 60.6 | 7 5/8 | |||
| 24 1/4 | 61.6 | 7 3/4 | XXL | ||
| 24 5/8 | 62.5 | 7 7/8 | |||
| 25 | 63.5 | 8 | |||
| Head Circumference | Children’s Hat Size | |||||||
| Inches | Centimeters | Fitted | Easy Fitted | Stretch Fitted | Kids | |||
| 18 1/2 | 47 | Infant | ||||||
| 19 | 48 | 6 | XSM | |||||
| 19 3/8 | 49.2 | 6 1/8 | S | Toddler | ||||
| 19 3/4 | 50.2 | 6 1/4 | S/M | |||||
| 20 1/8 | 51 | 6 3/8 | M | Child | ||||
| 20 1/2 | 52 | 6 1/2 | ||||||
| 20 7/8 | 53 | 6 5/8 | L | L/X | Youth | |||
| 21 1/4 | 54 | 6 3/4 | ||||||
| 21 5/8 | 55 | 6 7/8 | XL | |||||
| 22 | 55.9 | 7 | ||||||
*These charts are for reference only. Fit may vary depending on the construction, materials and manufacturer.
Following this simple hat size chart, you can get the correct size hat when shopping online or in stores for fabulous hats worldwide. A hat that fits well will look and feel great on your head. Happy shopping!