A great-looking hat that doesn’t quite fit is incredibly frustrating. That’s why everyone who loves a good chapeau needs to know how to measure hat size correctly. We’ll give you a quick breakdown here that you can use for your online store.
Use These 3 Easy Steps To Measure Hat Size
These three steps are all you need to get an accurate hat measurement.
1. Get Your Measuring Tools
To measure your head for your hat size, you need a soft tape measure. If you don’t have that, grab a ruler or pocket tape measure, as well as a string or a cord. (Even wired headphones or a phone charging cord will do!)
2. Measure Your Head’s Circumference
Wrap the tape, cord, or string around your head where the inner band of the hat will rest. This spot is typically about ½ inch above your eyebrows.
Don’t let the tape twist, which will give too large of a reading. Don’t let it sag in spots, either; keep it horizontal to the ground.
Note or mark the spot where the tape or cord meets itself back at your starting point. If using a tape measure, write down that circumference measurement in inches or centimeters. If you’re using a string or cord, measure the length with a ruler or pocket tape measure.
3. Determine Your Hat Size From the Measurement
Now, you need a conversion size chart to determine your hat size. Find the row with the number closest to your measurement. If you fall in between numbers, always round up to get a comfortable fit.
Therefore, if your head is 22 1⁄4 inches, you would round up to 22 ⅜, giving you a 7 ⅛ size hat. The same rule applies if you’re using metric measurements. If your head is 57.3 centimeters, that falls between 56.8 and 57.8, so go with 57.8 for a 7 ¼ hat size.
If you’re a math whiz, you may have already figured out how to determine a hat size from a measurement on your own. You can divide the circumference by pi (about 3.14) and round up to the nearest ⅛ inch. This figure provides what your head’s diameter would be if it were a perfect circle. However, most folks prefer to stick to the size conversion chart to avoid mistakes (and math).
Consider Head Shape After Measuring a Head for Hat Size
Standard hats fit heads that are like a regular oval. A head that is somewhat longer from front to back and thinner from ear to ear does better with a “long oval” hat.
An easy shorthand is if you find that a hat with the right size is too tight at the front and back, you need a long oval fit. Account for this variability in your store’s sizing app so customers know how to measure their heads for hat size and get a good fit.
Ensure a Proper Fit for Customers With Accurate Guides for How To Measure Hat Size
Hats can be trickier and more costly to ship than other clothing items. Constant returns because of incorrect sizing can hurt your bottom line and brand reputation.
Make measurements a breeze with Kiwi Sizing’s customizable size charts. You can include clear instructions with visual aids for how to measure hat size and simplify unit conversion for international customers. Contact us today to see how our app makes sizing simple!
