Ring Width Guide – A Visual Comparison

It is sometimes difficult to visualize how wide a ring will appear on your finger when faced with numbers such as 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, etc. We’ve created a visual guide below for both men and women that may help you decide how wide you would like your ring to be. Each image is clickable, so you can zoom in on the hand to give you a better perspective. We’ve also included a printout at the bottom of this page that has ring width cutouts that allow you to see how a particular width will look on your finger.

There are many ring widths to choose from, ranging from 2mm to 10mm and beyond. Some retailers and ring makers offer bands that are as wide as 20mm, but the most commonly purchased rings are rarely above 10mm wide, especially when dealing with wedding bands. The images below display the most common widths for both men and women.

Ladies Bands

Mens Bands

Common Wedding Bands Widths

The most common wedding bands widths are between 2mm and 4mm for women, and between 6mm and 8mm for men. With that being said, there is no “standard” wedding band width, so feel free to wear whatever width you like best!

Remember: wider rings fit tighter than narrow rings of the same size. This means that if you are sized with a narrow ring (for example, a ring or sizer that is 2mm wide), then you should consider going up a quarter to a half size larger when ordering a wider ring (for example, a ring that is 8mm wide).

Ring Width Cutout

The below ring width cutout is a PDF file that can be clicked and saved to your computer. Simply follow the instructions to print it in scale.