How to Read a Motorcycle Glove Sizing Chart
Updated: Sep 28
How to Read a Motorcycle Glove Sizing Chart
Motorcycle glove sizing charts are not standardized and require your own measurements to use correctly. Here is exactly how.
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Step 1: Measure Your Hand Circumference
Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the widest part of your hand — across the knuckle ridge, excluding the thumb. Keep the tape parallel to the floor. Read in both inches and centimeters. This single measurement is the primary input for any motorcycle glove sizing chart.
Step 2: Find Your Measurement on the Chart
Locate your measured circumference value in the chart's size range column. Each size covers a range of circumferences — for example, Medium might cover 7.5-8.5 inches. If your measurement falls in the middle of a range, that size is correct. If it falls at the upper end, consider the next size. If at the lower end, the listed size is correct.
When buying leather motorcycle gloves online, always locate the brand's specific sizing chart and use your measured circumference — your labeled size from another brand is not a reliable starting point.
When Measurements Fall Between Sizes
At the boundary between two sizes: for full-grain leather with break-in stretch (cowhide, horsehide), the smaller size is usually correct — break-in will expand to fit. For non-stretch construction or if comfort over precise fit is priority, the larger size is the safe choice.
Why Charts Differ Between Brands
Sizing charts are not standardized. Different brands use different hand proportion assumptions in their fit models. Your Medium from one brand may be their Large. Always use the specific brand's chart with your actual measured circumference.
FAQs
What measurement do motorcycle glove sizing charts use?
Hand circumference — widest point across knuckles excluding thumb — measured in inches or centimeters with a flexible tape.
How to use the measurement with a chart?
Find your circumference in the chart's range column. Middle of range = that size is correct. Upper end = consider sizing up. Lower end = listed size is correct with room for break-in.
What if I fall between sizes?
For leather with break-in stretch: size to smaller. For comfort priority or non-stretch construction: size to larger.
Why do brands size differently?
Sizing is not standardized. Different fit models and hand proportion assumptions mean the same circumference maps to different size labels across brands. Always use the specific brand's chart.
Measure Once, Fit Right
Use our sizing guide to find the perfect fit for American-made leather motorcycle gloves. The right size from your first order.
