Toe rings use the same US sizes as finger rings, but most are smaller. A jeweller reports common toe ring sizes of 1 to 7, with 3 to 5 most popular among women. Measure around the base of the toe, convert the length with the chart below, and choose the larger size if you are between two.
Toe Ring Size Chart (US 1 to 7)
The table lists inner diameter and inner circumference for each size, so you can match a paper-strip measurement or a ring you already own. For toe sizes with a downloadable chart, see the toe ring size chart. Finger sizes are on the US ring size chart.
| US size | Inner diameter (mm) | Inner circumference (mm) | Approx. EU size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.44 | 39.1 | 39 |
| 1.5 | 12.85 | 40.4 | 40 |
| 2 | 13.26 | 41.6 | 42 |
| 2.5 | 13.66 | 42.9 | 43 |
| 3 | 14.07 | 44.2 | 44 |
| 3.5 | 14.47 | 45.5 | 45 |
| 4 | 14.88 | 46.8 | 47 |
| 4.5 | 15.29 | 48.0 | 48 |
| 5 | 15.69 | 49.3 | 49 |
| 5.5 | 16.10 | 50.6 | 51 |
| 6 | 16.51 | 51.9 | 52 |
| 6.5 | 16.91 | 53.1 | 53 |
| 7 | 17.32 | 54.4 | 54 |
How to Measure Your Toe for a Ring
- Measure in the evening, when your toes are slightly swollen. Avoid cold feet.
- Wrap a thin paper strip or thread around the base of the toe where the ring will sit.
- Mark where the ends meet and measure the strip in millimetres.
- Find that number in the chart. If you are between sizes, choose the larger one.
- Measure twice.
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Alt text: Toe with a paper strip at its base and four tips for measuring a toe ring size
Caption: Four steps for an accurate toe measurement.
If you already own a ring that fits, lay it flat on a ruler and measure the inside diameter, then read the mm to ring size chart. The printable ring size chart also works for a toe.
Big Toe vs Second Toe
The pages we reviewed do not publish a size for each toe, so measure the exact toe. The big toe is usually the widest, so it tends to need a larger size than the second toe. Toes also taper, so a ring that clears the joint can still slip off when the toe narrows.
Toe Ring vs Finger Ring Size
Women’s finger rings commonly run from 4 to 9, with 5 to 7 most prevalent, while toe rings can start as small as size 1. Both use the US system, and toe rings often come in half sizes. Toes taper more than fingers, so toe rings are made to fit snugly.
Should You Choose an Adjustable Toe Ring?
Many toe rings are open-ended or adjustable. They allow for small size variations and make the ring easier to put on and take off. If you are unsure of your size or your toes swell during the day, an adjustable style is a safer choice. Check the stated size range before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a toe ring?
Toe rings use the same US sizing system as finger rings. One jeweller says common toe ring sizes run from 1 to 7, with 3 to 5 most popular among women and 5 to 7 more common for men.
What size toe ring fits a big toe?
The sources we checked do not give separate sizes for each toe. Measure the toe where the ring will sit. A big toe is usually wider than the others, so expect a larger size than for a second toe, then confirm with a measurement.
Are toe rings adjustable?
Many are open-ended or adjustable, which allows for small size differences and makes the ring easier to put on and take off.
Is toe ring size the same as finger ring size?
The system is the same, but toes are usually smaller and taper more than fingers, so toe rings start at smaller sizes and are made to fit snugly to stop them slipping.
What if my toe measurement is between sizes?
Choose the slightly larger size for comfort. The in-between sizes guide explains the trade-off.
When should I measure my toe?
In the evening, when feet are slightly swollen, and not when your feet are cold. Measure twice.
Sources: Robinson’s Jewelers and Bluestone.