How To Measure Your Hat Size: Chart For Women

Hats can finish off any outfit with a flourish. They are stylish, versatile but also functional. A wide-brimmed straw hat will shade you from the sun in the summer, while a cosy knitted beanie will keep your head warm in winter. Whatever hat style you choose, the most important thing you must ensure is that the hat fits you perfectly. This, of course, raises some questions: How do you know what hat size you are? How do you measure your head size? Let us show you step by step how to measure your head for a hat at home, and make sure that you will always find the perfect fitting hat no matter the occasion or the weather!

How To Measure Your Head For A Hat

As hats come in many different shapes and sizes, finding the correct fit for your head is essential. This can be a challenge, especially when you’re shopping online and cannot try the hat on. We have simplified this process by showing you how to measure women’s hat sizes and creating a hat sizing chart specifically for women. Firstly, you need to measure your head size to find out what hat size you are. You can do this simple process at home by following the step-by-step instructions below. 

Measure Your Headsize

• Grab a soft measuring tape and place it around your head about an inch above your eyebrows. Bring the tape around the back of your head above your ears. Ensure the tape is level all around and not too tight or loose. There are also videos available online that show you exactly how to measure correctly, which will make it even easier.
• Make a note of your measurement in both inches and centimetres to be more accurate. This measurement is your head circumference. 
• With this measurement, consult the hat size chart (see below) to find your size.

How To Measure Your Headsize Without A Measuring Tape?

If you don’t have a soft measuring tape to hand, don’t worry; you can use a piece of string and measure your head size. Take your piece of string or yarn, measure the length against a ruler, and this will give you your head circumference measurement.

Using The Hat Size Chart

Our sizing chart below is made up of 5 columns that show the head size (circumference) in centimetres and inches. Then, as you go across, the corresponding hat sizes are shown in UK, US and generic sizes.

Once you have measured your head circumference, you can find your hat size on this chart. For example, if your head size measurement is 54 cm, your hat size will be 6 ⅝ (UK), 6 ¾ (US) or a size small in generic terms. 

If you fall between two sizes, it’s best to pick the larger size so that your hat will sit comfortably on your head and won’t be too tight.

Final Tips For Finding The Perfect Fitting Hat

We hope you will find that shopping for hats is a breeze in the future now that we have shown you how to measure your head for a hat, and know what hat size you are from our hat sizing chart. Just a couple of things to note before your next hat-shopping expedition:

• Hat sizes vary according to the brand and style, so be sure to check your measurements for the specific style or brand you are buying.
• Some hats, particularly for women, are available in one size fits all, making the style adaptable to various head sizes
• No matter the style or shape of the hat, it should fit well and be comfortable, so make sure to measure as accurately as possible to find the right size.
• Check our suggestions for how to wear a bucket hat and what hair accessories for short hair would work with wearing a hat.

Now that you’re ready, why not check out the selection of women’s hats available at NA-KD and see if you can find the perfect hat? If you want to try different headgear, check out how to wear a headband and how to tie a headscarf and stay on-trend, looking chic.