Take a piece of string ribbon thread or a thin strip of paper and wrap it around your finger close to the knuckle.
Determine ring size with string.
Take one of these measurement tools and wrap it around the base of your finger marking where the string or floss first overlaps with a pen.
This ring size method provides a flat measurement tool to be used with a plain piece of string.
You can get your size by comparing your ring to a circular sizing chart.
Start by cutting out a strip of paper that is approximately 3 4 inch wide and 4 inches long.
Compare the size in inches to a ring size chart see resources.
Lay the string flat across a ruler with the pen mark on the right.
Wrap the paper around the base of the intended finger and then mark where the paper overlaps.
Measure the length of the paper or string using a flat ruler from the starting point to the pen mark.
Some tables will give the sizes for different international markets so make sure you re looking at the size that applies to you.
You can measure your ring size using either string or perhaps a more common item in your home floss.
The starting end of the string or paper the end you first put against your finger must be at the base of the ruler and marked 0.
Wrap a thin strip of paper or piece of string around the base of the finger you want to measure.
1 cut a strip of paper or a piece of non stretchy string.
Line the string up with the ring size guide provided on the ring size chart.
Measure your finger with a flexible measuring tape and convert the measurement using a ring size chart or ruler.
Then look down the row to the column that tells you your ring size.
Use the chart to determine your ring size.
Best way to determine your ring size using paper or string follow these simple steps to find your perfect fit.
Alternatively if you already own a great fitting ring the process is even easier.
Consult the size conversion table to determine your ring size.
Unroll the string or paper and place it against a ruler that is divided in millimeters.
2 wrap it snugly around the base of your finger.
Wrap a piece of string around your ring finger and cut it at the point where the end overlaps.
Note the number on the ruler that s closest to the pen mark.
Then line that up with a ruler and take down its length in millimeters.
The point at which the mark on your string or paper meets the ruler is the circumference of your ring finger.
Print the ring size chart making sure that it is printed to actual size.
With a pen mark the point on the paper or string where it overlaps forming a circle on the finger.
This is your ring size in inches.