📏 Why Accurate Wrist Measurement Matters
When shopping for bracelets, bangles, or cuffs online, getting the right fit can make all the difference. A bracelet that’s too tight can feel restrictive, while one that’s too loose may slide off your hand.
Whether you’re buying a slim Larimar bracelet or a chunky cuff, this guide will walk you through every technique to measure your wrist size accurately.
🔹 Tools You Can Use to Measure Your Wrist
You don’t need fancy tools — just one of the following:
| Tool | Common Household Alternative |
|---|---|
| Flexible measuring tape | Sewing tape, tailor’s tape |
| Strip of paper or string | Shoelace, ribbon, floss |
| Ruler | For measuring paper/string |
| Bracelet sizing guide (PDF) | Can be printed and wrapped around wrist |
🖐️ Step-by-Step: How to Measure Your Wrist with a Measuring Tape
✅ You’ll need:
A soft measuring tape
A pen and paper to write down the measurement
📋 Instructions:
Wrap the tape snugly around your wrist, just below the wrist bone (where a bracelet naturally rests).
Make sure it’s not too tight or too loose — just comfortably snug.
Look at the measurement where the tape meets the 0 mark.
Write down your wrist size in inches or centimeters.
🧠 Example: “6.5 inches” is your wrist circumference.
🧵 Don’t Have a Measuring Tape? Use the Paper or String Method
✅ You’ll need:
A piece of string, paper strip, or ribbon
A ruler
A pen
📋 Instructions:
Wrap the string or paper around your wrist, right below the wrist bone.
Mark the point where the end meets the rest of the string.
Lay it flat against a ruler.
Measure the length — that’s your wrist size.
💡 This method is accurate and easy to do at home with everyday items.
💵 Use a Dollar Bill
Did you know a US dollar bill is exactly 6.14 inches long?
📋 Instructions:
Wrap a dollar bill around your wrist just below the wrist bone.
Mark how much of the bill wraps around (e.g., full, 1.25x, etc.).
Multiply accordingly (e.g., 1.25 x 6.14 = ~7.7 inches).
💡 Great hack for travel or last-minute gift sizing.
📱 Use a Smartphone App or Ruler App
If you have a smartphone, you already have a ruler in your pocket.
iPhone:
Use the built-in Measure app (under Utilities)
Or search “Ruler” in the App Store
Android:
Download free apps like Smart Ruler or AR Ruler
Instructions:
Use the app to measure a string or paper wrapped around your wrist.
Place that string against your phone’s virtual ruler to get the length.
🧠 Most apps are accurate within 1–2mm — enough for bracelet sizing!
🖨️ Use the Marahlago Printable Wrist Ruler (Fast & Accurate)
If you don’t have a measuring tape handy, Marahlago offers a free printable wrist ruler designed just for this purpose. It’s one of the most accurate DIY options available — all you need is a printer, scissors, and a few minutes.
How to Use the Printable Ruler:
Download & Print
Head to Marahlago’s printable wrist ruler PDF and print it at 100% scale. Make sure your printer settings do not scale or “fit to page” — accuracy depends on real measurements.Cut It Out
Carefully cut along the solid outline. If there’s a dotted line for folding, follow that too.Wrap Around Your Wrist
Wrap the ruler snugly around your wrist, placing the “0” mark where the ruler overlaps. You’ll see a clear measurement where the end meets the scale.Record Your Size
Use this measurement to select your bracelet or cuff size. Marahlago’s jewelry listings often mention the best fit ranges — use this number to compare.
Bonus: Why Use It?
✂️ More precise than string or dollar bill methods
🧭 Designed for jewelry shoppers
💙 Saves you a trip to the store
If you’re gifting Larimar jewelry and don’t want to guess, this printable ruler is your best friend.
🛠️ Measuring for Different Bracelet Types
🔹 Cuffs
Usually rigid and need to be more exact
Measure your wrist tightly — cuff bracelets often have an open gap for adjustment
🔹 Chain Bracelets with Clasp
You can go for comfort or loose fit
Some allow adjustable links for flexibility
🔹 Stretch Bracelets
No clasp — fits snug around your wrist
Measure wrist size exactly, no need to add extra length
🔹 Bangles
Must pass over your knuckles
Measure your knuckle circumference, not just your wrist
How to measure for bangles:
Bring your fingers together as if sliding on a bangle.
Measure around the widest part of your hand (knuckles).
Use that size to choose a bangle that slides over but doesn’t fall off.
📏 Wrist Size Chart (For Quick Reference)
| Wrist Circumference | Recommended Bracelet Length (Comfort Fit) |
|---|---|
| 5.5″ (14 cm) | 6.0″ (15.2 cm) |
| 6.0″ (15.2 cm) | 6.5″ (16.5 cm) |
| 6.5″ (16.5 cm) | 7.0″ (17.8 cm) |
| 7.0″ (17.8 cm) | 7.5″ (19.0 cm) |
| 7.5″ (19.0 cm) | 8.0″ (20.3 cm) |
| 8.0″ (20.3 cm) | 8.5″ (21.6 cm) |
