Clothing measurements

Head circumference

The measurement around the head, used to size hats and caps.

Measure around the head just above the eyebrows and ears, where a hat would sit, keeping the tape level.

Hat sizes are often given directly as head circumference in centimetres, or as letter sizes based on it.

Drawing showing where to measure head circumference, labelled AAHead circumference
How to measure

Measurement A: Wrap the tape all the way around at this point, keeping it snug but level.

Size charts that use head circumference

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