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A bangle size chart converts Indian sizes such as 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 and 2.8 into the inside measurements of the bangle. Size 2.6, the most common for adult women, is 2.375 inches (60.3 mm) across the inside and about 19.0 cm around. Size 2.4 is 57.2 mm across and 18.0 cm around, and size 2.2 is 54.0 mm across and 17.0 cm around. To find yours, measure around your closed hand at the knuckles and choose the smallest size whose inner circumference is equal to or larger than that number.
Indian sizes follow the traditional anna system. The first number is 2 inches and the second adds sixteenths of an inch, so 2.6 means 2 + 6/16 inches. That is why sizes run 2.8 and then 2.10 rather than 2.9: the second number counts sixteenths, not tenths.
In this guide:
- Indian bangle size chart in cm, mm and inches
- Bangle size converter
- What each bangle size means (2.2 to 2.14)
- How to measure bangle size at home
- Bangles, bracelets and kadas: how sizing differs
- International bangle sizes
- Common mistakes and what to do between sizes
- FAQs
Indian bangle size chart (2.0 to 3.0)
All measurements are of the inside of the bangle. Circumference is the inner diameter multiplied by pi (3.1416), rounded to one decimal place.
| Indian size | Inner diameter (in) | Inner diameter (mm) | Inner circumference (cm) | Inner circumference (in) | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.000 | 50.8 | 16.0 | 6.28 | Children and very petite hands |
| 2.2 | 2.125 | 54.0 | 17.0 | 6.68 | Petite adult / teen |
| 2.4 | 2.250 | 57.2 | 18.0 | 7.07 | Women's small |
| 2.6 | 2.375 | 60.3 | 19.0 | 7.46 | Women's medium, the most common |
| 2.8 | 2.500 | 63.5 | 19.9 | 7.85 | Women's large / men's small |
| 2.10 | 2.625 | 66.7 | 20.9 | 8.25 | Men's medium |
| 2.12 | 2.750 | 69.9 | 21.9 | 8.64 | Men's large |
| 2.14 | 2.875 | 73.0 | 22.9 | 9.03 | Men's extra large |
| 3.0 (2.16) | 3.000 | 76.2 | 23.9 | 9.42 | Very large hands |
Each step up the scale adds 1/16 inch (about 1.6 mm) to the diameter and roughly 0.5 cm to the circumference. Two steps, for example from 2.4 to 2.6, add about 1 cm around.
Bangle size converter: 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 in cm and inches
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What each bangle size means
2.2 bangle size
Size 2.2 is 2.125 inches (54.0 mm) across the inside, or 17.0 cm around. It suits petite hands that measure about 16.5 to 17 cm around the knuckles, and is often chosen for teenagers and slim adult hands. If your hand feels tight passing through a 2.2, move up to 2.4.
2.4 bangle size
Size 2.4 is 2.25 inches (57.2 mm) across, or 18.0 cm around. It is the usual size for women with small to average hands, roughly 17 to 18 cm around the knuckles, and is the second most common adult women's size in India.
2.6 bangle size
Size 2.6 is 2.375 inches (60.3 mm) across, or 19.0 cm around. It is the most common adult women's size in India and fits hands of about 18 to 19 cm around the knuckles. If you are buying a gift and cannot measure, 2.6 is the safest single choice.
2.8 bangle size
Size 2.8 is 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) across, or 19.9 cm around. It suits women with larger hands and men with slimmer hands, roughly 19 to 20 cm around the knuckles. It is also a common choice for wide or heavy bridal bangles, which feel tighter than slim ones.
2.10, 2.12 and 2.14 bangle sizes
These are the larger sizes, mostly worn by men or as kadas. Size 2.10 is 66.7 mm across (20.9 cm around), 2.12 is 69.9 mm across (21.9 cm around) and 2.14 is 73.0 mm across (22.9 cm around). Remember that 2.12 is larger than 2.2: the number after the point counts sixteenths, so 2.12 is 2 and 12/16 inches.
How to measure bangle size at home
Method 1: measure a bangle you already own
This is the most accurate method. Lay a bangle that fits you well on a flat surface and measure straight across the inside of the circle through its centre with a ruler. Measure the inner diameter, not the outer edge. Match that number to the chart above. If your bangle measures 60 mm across the inside, you are a size 2.6.
Method 2: measure your hand
Bring your thumb across to touch your little finger, as though slipping a bangle on. Wrap a tape measure, string or strip of paper around the widest part of that closed hand, usually across the knuckles at the base of the thumb. Mark where it meets and measure the length. Then choose the smallest size in the chart whose inner circumference is equal to or larger than your measurement. A hand measuring 18.9 cm around needs a 2.6.
- Keep your fingers pressed together and your thumb tucked in.
- Wrap the tape snugly, without pulling it tight.
- Measure the hand you will wear the bangle on.
- Measure twice, ideally in the evening, when hands are slightly larger.
- If you fall between two sizes, take the larger one.
Why you measure the hand, not the wrist
A bangle is a closed circle. It does not open, so it has to pass over your knuckles before it can reach your wrist. Measuring the wrist is the most common sizing mistake and produces a bangle that will not go on at all. This is the opposite of a bracelet, which has a clasp and is sized to the wrist.
Bangles, bracelets and kadas: how sizing differs
Bracelets
A bracelet opens at a clasp and sits on the wrist, so it is measured around the wrist with a little extra length so it moves without sliding over the hand. Someone with a 16 cm wrist may still need a bangle of about 19 cm circumference. To size a bracelet, wrap a tape around your wrist just below the wrist bone and add 1.5 to 2 cm. For a tennis bracelet, err on the shorter side: too loose and the diamond line rolls over and shows its underside.
Kadas
Most kadas open and clasp around the wrist rather than sliding over the hand, so they are sized closer to the wrist. As a rule, a hinged kada runs one to two sizes smaller than a bangle for the same person: if you are a 2.6 in bangles, you are likely a 2.4 in a hinged kada. Fully rigid kadas size like bangles, so check the product page. Our guide to kada bracelets for women covers styles in more detail.
International bangle sizes (XS to XL)
International brands usually size bangles by inner circumference, often with letters, while Indian sizing uses inner diameter. To convert an Indian size, multiply its inner diameter by 3.1416, or use the chart below. This is useful if you are buying in India from abroad, or comparing with a bangle bought overseas.
| International size | Inner circumference (cm) | Inner circumference (in) | Nearest Indian size |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 17.0 | 6.7 | 2.2 |
| S | 18.0 | 7.1 | 2.4 |
| M | 19.0 | 7.5 | 2.6 |
| L | 20.5 | 8.1 | 2.8 to 2.10 |
| XL | 22.0 | 8.7 | 2.12 |
Letter sizes are not standardised between brands, so always check the brand's own chart in centimetres.
Common mistakes
- Measuring the wrist instead of the hand. A bangle has to clear the knuckles first.
- Measuring the wrong hand. Your dominant hand is usually slightly larger. Measure the one you will wear it on.
- Reading 2.12 as smaller than 2.2. The number after the point counts sixteenths, so 2.12 is a large size.
- Not sizing up for heavy pieces. Thick bridal kadas and wide diamond bangles feel tighter than slim designs.
- Measuring in the morning. Hands swell through the day and in warm weather. Measure in the evening.
What if you are between two sizes?
Take the larger one. The gap between 2.4 and 2.6 is only about 3 mm of diameter, but that is the difference between a bangle that slides on and one that needs soap and water to come off. If you prefer a snug fit that moves less, an openable kada or a bracelet with a clasp is a better choice than a smaller bangle.
Sizing a diamond bangle
Diamond bangles and kadas carry more weight and width than plain gold, so comfort matters more. Bezel and channel settings sit flush and are the practical choice for daily wear. Browse our diamond bangles and kadas, all set with IGI or SGL certified lab-grown diamonds in BIS hallmarked 9kt, 14kt and 18kt gold, or see the full range of diamond bracelets and bangles. For design ideas, see our guide to diamond bangle designs. If you would rather be measured in person, book an appointment at any of our 16 showrooms.
FAQs
What does 2.6 bangle size mean?
It means 2 and 6/16 inches across the inside of the bangle, which is 2.375 inches or 60.3 mm. Its inner circumference is about 19.0 cm. It is the most common size for adult women in India.
What is the 2.2 bangle size in cm?
Size 2.2 is 5.40 cm (54.0 mm) across the inside and about 17.0 cm around. It suits petite hands that measure about 16.5 to 17 cm around the knuckles.
What is the most common bangle size in India?
2.6 for adult women, followed by 2.4. If you are buying a gift and cannot measure, 2.6 is the safest choice.
Is a 2.6 bangle the same as 6 cm?
Nearly. 2.6 is 6.03 cm across the inside. Rounding to 6.0 cm is close enough for buying; the exact figure matters only if you are between sizes.
How do I measure bangle size without a tape?
Use a strip of paper, ribbon or string around the closed hand at the knuckles, mark where it meets, and measure the strip against a ruler. That is your hand circumference; compare it with the chart.
Do men's bangles and kadas use the same sizes?
Yes, the same scale continues upwards. Men's sizes usually start at 2.8 and run to 2.14. A hinged kada sits one to two sizes smaller than a slip-on bangle for the same hand.
Can a bangle be resized?
Plain gold bangles can sometimes be adjusted by a size; diamond-set bangles usually cannot, because the setting runs around the circumference. Measure before ordering, or visit one of our showrooms to be measured in person.
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