You’ve decided to pop the question and take the first step to spending the rest of your life together. We have some invaluable advice for choosing that special ring – even if you’re planning a surprise proposal.

The basics

Let’s start with the basics: The engagement ring sits on the third finger (next to the little finger) of the left hand.

If you come in with your partner for a consultation, we will measure your ring finger with a ring sizer. However, if you can’t make it to a physical consultation or would like to maintain the element of surprise, you can download our printable ring sizer. Our printable ring sizer is designed so that you can measure you or your partner’s rings in the comfort of your own home, it works by measuring the inner diameter of an existing ring.

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The average women’s ring size is L½ and the average men’s ring size is Q

Guessing your partner’s ring size correctly can be done with a little common sense.

If you have a petite partner, it’s likely that their hands are smaller with slender fingers, so try starting at a size H or I for women, and around an N for men.

If they’re closer to an average height, chances are they have an average finger size to match. An average finger size is L½ for women and a Q for men.

Finally, if your partner is above average height or build, their weight will be naturally distributed across their whole body, so it might be a good idea to start at around a ring size M or N for a woman and a size T for men.

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Rose gold round diamond engagement ring with milgrain round and marquise rig band

How do you find out your partner’s ring size without them knowing?

If asking out-right isn’t an option, you could ask your partner’s family and friends for help because they may be able to offer their advice. You could even ask her or his friends to suggest going out to try on rings and have their finger size measured while there.

There are other options like having a ring they already wear on her left-hand ring finger discreetly measured. However, if the ring is wider or narrower than 2mm, the more likely it is that the ring size won’t be entirely accurate, but it will be a rough indication.

Resizing rings

It’s worth noting that a round 40% of rings end up being resized , so as long as you can get a rough estimate by following these basic ring size guidelines, you’ll get a pretty close idea. If you don’t measure the exact correct size the first time, not to worry. We can resize rings within two sizes up or down of the originally crafted size.

What does it cost to get a ring resized?

If you don’t manage to find the right ring size, we offer a complimentary first re-size for our UK & US customers to make things nice and simple. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer resize services to customers outside of the UK & US.

Can all rings be resized?

Unfortunately not. If the ring needs to be resized any more than two sizes larger or smaller, there may be a fee that you must pay as your ring may have to be re-made.

Also, some designs are unable to be resized, for example, full eternity rings or twisted bands. In this case, product pages will specify if they are unable to be resized and for bespoke designs, your design consultant will notify you if your design is unable to be resized.

Does resizing a ring weaken it?

In cases where the ring is being resized one or two sizes up or down, no.

Resizing is commonplace at our workshop. To resize your ring, we make a small incision in the band and extend or tighten it as required. Once that’s completed, the gap is soldered and polished to seamlessly hide any evidence of alterations.

When a ring needs to be resized any more than two sizes larger or smaller, there may be a fee that you must pay as your ring may have to be re-made to ensure its durability.

Now it’s your turn to guess the ring size of these well known stars…

Female Celebrities

1. Lizzo

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A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) on Mar 12, 2020 at 4:15pm PDT

We estimate Lizzo’s ring finger size to be an O.

2. Eva Longoria

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A post shared by Eva Longoria Fan Page✨ (@evalongorianews) on Dec 1, 2019 at 12:37pm PST

We think that Eva Longoria’s ring size is around an I.

3. Kate Winslet

A post shared by kateamby winslet (@kateamby_winslet) on Apr 25, 2018 at 4:50am PDT

We estimate Kate Winslet’s ring finger size to be the national average of around L½.

4. Taylor Swift

A post shared by Dream Girl (@cutechepzz) on Apr 25, 2018 at 7:47am PDT

Taylor Swift’s ring finger size would be around a size K.

5. Serena Williams

A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Jun 6, 2015 at 10:21pm PDT

We think Serena William’s ring size would be around an O.

6. Rihanna

A post shared by BariDancehall (@bari_dancehall) on Apr 26, 2018 at 12:31am PDT

We would estimate that Rihanna’s ring size is around average, like Kate Winslet’s at a size L½.

7. Tess Holliday

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A post shared by T E S S H🍒L L I D A Y (@tessholliday) on Aug 16, 2020 at 6:16pm PDT

We would estimate Tess Holliday’s ring size to be an S.

8. Jennifer Lawrence

A post shared by alicia & jenniғer❤️ (@vikanderlawrence) on Jul 16, 2018 at 1:05pm PDT

We think Jennifer Lawrence’s ring finger size could be a K½.

9. Kim Kardashian

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A post shared by @beautyfashionxoxo2014 on Nov 30, 2015 at 12:41am PST

Kim Kardashian’s ring size would be around a size J.

So you see, with a little common sense, you can guess you or your partner’s finger size as close as possible.

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Male Celebrities

1. Leonardo Di Caprio

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A post shared by Leonardo DiCaprio (@leonardodicapriorussia)

With a height of 1.83m and an average build, we estimate Leonardo’s ring size to be a P.

2. Mike Tyson

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A post shared by Mike Tyson (@miketyson)

With a shorter height of 1.78m and a stocky, muscular build we estimate Mike’s ring size to be a W.

3. Snoop Dogg

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Standing at over 1.93m but with a thin, slender build we estimate Snoop’s ring size to be a Q.

4. Harry Styles

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With a height of 1.83 and a slender build, we estimate Harry’s ring size to be an O.

5. James Corden

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With a height of 1.73 and a thicker build, we estimate Corden’s ring size to be a U.

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UK to US ring size converter

At Taylor & Hart, we realise how important it is to get the perfect fit on your ring. Some jewellers use the US sizing system, while others opt for the UK. It’s easy to convert your US ring size into UK ring size and vice versa. Simply use the ring size conversion chart below to obtain your ring size.

UK, IE, AUS, ZA, NZ	US, CA, MX	Inside Diameter mm	Circumference mm
A	½	12.04	37.82
A ½	¾	12.24	38.45
B	1	12.45	39.11
B ½	1 ¼	12.65	39.73
C	1 ½	12.85	40.36
C ½	1 ¾	13.06	41.02
D	2	13.26	41.65
D ½	2 ¼	13.46	42.28
E	2 ½	13.67	42.94
E ½	2 ¾	13.87	43.57
F	3	14.07	44.20
F ½	3 ¼	14.27	44.82
G	3 ½	14.48	45.48
G ½	3 ¾	14.68	46.11
H	4	14.88	46.74
H ½	4 ¼	15.09	47.40
I	4 ½	15.29	48.03
I ½	4 ⅝	15.39	48.34
J	4 ¾	15.49	48.66
J ½	5	15.70	49.32
K	5 ¼	15.90	49.94
K ½	5 ½	16.11	50.60
L	5 ¾	16.31	51.23
L ½	6	16.51	51.86
M	6 ¼	16.71	52.49
M ½	6 ½	16.92	53.15
N	6 ¾	17.12	53.78
N ½	7	17.32	54.41
O	7 ¼	17.53	55.07
O ½	7 ½	17.73	55.69
P	7 ¾	17.93	56.32
P ½	8	18.14	56.98
Q	8 ¼	18.34	57.61
Q ½	8 ½	18.54	58.24
R	8 ¾	18.75	58.90
R ½	9	18.95	59.53
S	9 ¼	19.15	60.15
S ½	9 ½	19.35	60.78
T	9 ¾	19.56	61.44
T ½	10	19.76	62.07
U	10 ¼	19.96	62.70
U ½	10 ½	20.17	63.36
V	10 ¾	20.37	63.99
V ½	11	20.57	64.62
W	11 ¼	20.78	65.28
W ½	11 ½	20.98	65.90
X	11 ¾	21.18	66.53
X ½	12	21.39	67.19
Y	12 ¼	21.59	67.82
Y ½	12 ⅜	21.69	68.13
Z	12 ½	21.79	69.45
Z ½	12 ¾	22	69.11
Z + 1	13	22.20	69.74
Z + 1 ½	13 ¼	22.40	70.36
Z + 2	13 ½	22.61	71.02
Z + 2 ½	13 ¾	22.80	71.62
Z + 3	14	23	72.25
Z + 3 ½	14 ¼	23.20	72.88
Z + 4	14 ½	23.41	73.54
Z + 4 ½	14 ¾	23.61	74.17
Z + 5	15	23.81	74.79
Z + 5 ½	15 ¼	24.01	75.42
Z + 6	15 ½	24.21	76.05
Z + 6 ½	15 ¾	24.41	76.68
Z + 7	16 ¼	24.61	77.31

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