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How Should a Tennis Bracelet Fit?
A tennis bracelet should sit comfortably on your wrist, snug enough to stay in place but loose enough to move freely without sliding off your hand. The ideal fit allows you to slip one finger between the tennis bracelet and your skin. This balance gives you both security and comfort for all-day wear.
If the tennis bracelet is too tight, it can feel restrictive and put unnecessary pressure on the clasp. If it's too loose, it risks catching on things or slipping over your hand. A well-fitted tennis bracelet drapes gently around the wrist with slight, natural movement.
Tennis Bracelet Size Chart
Match your wrist measurement to the chart below to find your recommended tennis bracelet size. These sizes apply to both women's and men's tennis bracelets. If you fall between two sizes, choose the larger one for a more comfortable fit.
Wrist Measurement (in) | Wrist Measurement (cm) | Bracelet Size |
|---|---|---|
5″ to 5.5″ | 12.7 cm to 14.0 cm | 5.5″ |
5.6″ to 6″ | 14.1 cm to 15.3 cm | 6″ |
6.1″ to 6.5″ | 15.4 cm to 16.6 cm | 6.5″ |
6.6″ to 7″ | 16.7 cm to 17.9 cm | 7″ |
7.1″ to 7.5″ | 18.0 cm to 19.0 cm | 7.5″ |
How to Measure Your Wrist for a Tennis Bracelet
Getting an accurate wrist measurement takes just a minute. Here's what you need and how to do it.
What You'll Need
- Flexible measuring tape (or a piece of string, ribbon, or cord)
- Ruler (only needed if using string instead of a measuring tape)
Steps
- Wrap the flexible measuring tape around your wrist just below the wrist bone, where you would normally wear a bracelet.
- Keep the tape snug against your skin but not tight. You should be able to rotate it comfortably.
- Note the number where the tape meets its starting point. This is your wrist circumference.
- Match your measurement to the size chart above to find your recommended tennis bracelet size.
If you don't have a flexible measuring tape, wrap a ribbon or cord around your wrist, mark where the end meets, and then measure the length flat against a ruler.
You can also measure a bracelet you already own that fits well by laying it flat and measuring end to end.
