How to Measure Your Wrist Size for Wrist Wraps (With Size Chart)

To measure your wrist size, wrap a soft tape measure around your wrist joint, right where a wrist wrap sits, across the knobbly bone on the little-finger side. Keep it snug against the skin without squeezing, with your hand relaxed, and read the number where the tape overlaps. No tape? Wrap a strip of paper or a piece of string around the same spot, mark where it meets, and measure it flat against a ruler.

Wrist wraps, watches and bracelets all go by this one number, but the spot you measure matters. This guide shows you how to measure properly for a wrist support, how to read our size chart, and what to do if you land between sizes.

What you need

• A soft tailor's tape measure, or
• A strip of paper about 2 cm wide, or a piece of string or ribbon that doesn't stretch
• A pen and a ruler, if you're not using a tape

A metal DIY tape won't bend around the wrist properly, so avoid it if you can.

How to measure your wrist with a tape measure

1. Relax your hand. Rest your forearm on a table, palm up, with your fingers loose. Don't make a fist, because that tightens the tendons and makes the wrist look bigger.
2. Find the right spot. Feel for the small bony bump on the little-finger side of your wrist. A wrap sits around the joint here, where your hand meets your forearm, so this is where you measure, slightly lower than you would for a watch.
3. Wrap the tape around. Bring the tape round so it lies flat against your skin all the way round, without twisting.
4. Keep it snug. It should touch the skin everywhere without pressing a dent into it. If you can't slide a fingertip under it, it's too tight, and if it slides up and down your arm, it's too loose.
5. Read the number. Read the measurement where the tape overlaps, to the nearest half centimetre or sixteenth of an inch.
6. Measure the other wrist too. Your dominant wrist can be a little bigger, and you want both wraps to fit. If they differ, size for the bigger one.

How to measure your wrist without a tape measure

1. Wrap a strip of paper or a piece of string around the same spot on your wrist, snug but not tight.
2. Mark the point where the end meets the rest of the strip with a pen, or pinch it there with your fingers.
3. Lay it flat on a table and measure from the end to your mark with a ruler.
4. Do it twice. If the two readings differ, take the average.

String has a little stretch, so a strip of paper is usually more accurate. A phone charging cable works in a pinch if you mark it with a bit of tape.

Masha's tip: Measure when you're at rest, not straight after training or a hot shower, because wrists can be slightly puffy then. A normal morning or evening at home gives you the most honest number.

SneakyDeez wrist size chart

Our wraps are unisex, so just go by the measurement.

Every pair is cut and sewn by hand in Slovenia, so the finished length can vary by a few millimetres from pair to pair. That's normal for handmade wraps and doesn't change how they fit within your size.

What if you're between two sizes?

If your wrist measures between S and M, for example around 15.7 cm, take the smaller size. A compression wrap is meant to feel firm, and the smaller size gives you firmer support while the fastening still lets you adjust the tension.

If you want something really precise, or you're between M and L, a made-to-measure pair is cut to your exact wrist.

What if your wrist is smaller than XS or bigger than M?

XS (under 14.5 cm) and L (over 18 cm) aren't kept in stock, because wrists at either end need a shorter or longer wrap. I sew those pairs to your measurement in the same fabric and with the same support as the standard ones. It usually takes 1–2 weeks, and you don't pay anything until the details are agreed. Because a made-to-measure pair is cut for your wrist, it can't be returned under the 14-day withdrawal right, so measure carefully, and we'll remind you of that before you commit.

Should you choose a 6 cm or 8 cm wide wrap?

Width is separate from size. Size is how far the wrap goes around your wrist, and width is how much of your wrist it covers from top to bottom.

• 6 cm is lower profile. It feels lighter and is the easier choice for most pole dancers, especially if you have smaller wrists or want the wrap to stay well out of the way of your grip.
• 8 cm covers more of the wrist, which many people with bigger wrists and hands prefer, along with anyone who likes more coverage for push-ups, handstands and lifting.

Not every design is made in both widths, and each product page shows which widths that design comes in.

Common measuring mistakes

• Measuring too high up the forearm. The forearm is wider than the wrist joint, so you'll end up with a wrap that's too big.
• Measuring over a watch, bracelet or sleeve. Take everything off and measure bare skin.
• Pulling the tape tight. You'll get a smaller number than your real wrist and a wrap that feels too tight once it's on.
• Making a fist. Tensed tendons add a few millimetres.
• Guessing from your clothing size. Wrist size doesn't follow height or dress size, so measure even if you think you know.

How should a wrist wrap fit once it's on?

A wrap in the right size closes comfortably with the fastening sitting fully on its matching part, feels firm around the joint, and still lets you bend your wrist and make a full fist. If your fingers tingle, go cold or change colour, loosen it straight away. Our guide to choosing and wearing wrist wraps for pole explains where a wrap should sit for pole, and our tips for using wrist wraps cover other sports.

If you're new to wrist supports in general, the different types of wrist support band and when to use a wrist support are good places to start. Once you know your size, you can browse all designs.