How To Measure Your Hat Size | Hat Size Chart

How to Measure Your Head

When it comes to finding the right hat, size matters. Properly measuring your head size will determine your hat size and ensure that you get the perfect fit. The best hat will not only look good, but it will feel good. Before you buy, try these easy-to-follow steps.

Items You Need

• Measuring tape
• OR ruler and a piece of string

Step 1

Wrap the tape measure (or string) around the largest part of your head until the two ends meet at the center of your forehead just above your eyebrows. Firmly hold the tape or string mid-forehead with your finger, not too tightly or too loose. The goal is to determine precisely where your hat will sit for the most comfortable fit. Take note of the measurement from your measuring tape and use it to find your corresponding size on the hat sizing chart below.

If you're using a ruler and string, proceed to step two.

Step 2

Take the string from your head, being careful to hold onto the end point so you have an accurate account of your head size. Measure the string with the ruler. Compare the measurement to the hat sizing chart below to find your corresponding size.

A Few Tips for Choosing a Hat Size

Size Up

If the measurement is in between sizes on the hat size chart, choose the next larger size. Hats can shrink with time from sweat, humidity, and washing, especially certain hat styles such as cotton baseball caps. Conversely, leather hats, straw hats, and felt hats can stretch a bit after use, but you should still go bigger if in between sizes. After all, a slightly roomier hat is much more comfortable and easier to pad than a hat that's too tight and gives you a headache.

Hat Sizing Is Not an Exact Science

Even though the hat sizes provided are standard across the USA, there are various factors that can affect the fit such as the hat maker, the material of the hat, and even how much hair you have.

We Fit All Sizes

Don't worry if you have a big head (we're not talking about your ego). We have large hats — otherwise known as big head hats — to help provide the perfect size for you from XXL to XXXL (many of our mens hats come in XL already).

Hat Sizing Chart for Adults