Motorcycle Glove Size Chart: Brand Charts Side by Side

There is no single motorcycle glove size chart, so use the chart of the brand you are buying. Measure around your hand behind the knuckles, thumb out, on both hands, and keep the larger number. Then find that number below: the same 8.4 in (21.3 cm) hand is a medium at Alpinestars and REV'IT! but a small at Klim and Spidi.

This page is part of our guide to motorcycle glove sizes by brand.

Key takeaways- Each chart below is the maker's own, in the unit the maker uses. We have not converted between them.- Brands measure different things: circumference, circumference plus length, palm width, or length only.- The same letter can mean a different hand in another brand, so re-check every time you switch brands.

Men's motorcycle glove size chart by brand

Hand circumference in inches, as each maker publishes it. Brand charts here are read from RevZilla's brand chart pages, which say the sizing comes from the manufacturer and does not promise a perfect fit.

Dainese also lists 3XS (6.5 in) and 2XS (7 in), and REV'IT! adds a 4XL (10.7–11.2 in). The Dainese unisex column and the Leather Collection men's column give the same number for every size from XS to 3XL. Klim runs larger: its XS starts at 8 in, the hand the Leather Collection chart calls S.

Two brands publish in centimeters. We show them in cm, as printed:

The Oxford chart is a dealer copy from RideTo, which also prints an inch value from 6 (XS) to 12 (3XL).

Women's motorcycle glove size chart by brand

Hand circumference, women's columns only.

Icon also lists a women's 2XL at 8.25–8.5 in, and its ranges leave small gaps between sizes, such as 6 to 6.25 in. Spidi's women's XS starts at 19 cm, close to where its men's XS starts at 19.8 cm.

Buying a unisex style? The Leather Collection selector runs XS to 3XL without saying which column applies. For more women's charts, see our women's glove size chart.

What each chart measures

Before you compare numbers, read the chart heading. The charts above ask for different measurements:

• Circumference only: Alpinestars, Dainese, Spidi, Icon and Leather Collection.
• Circumference plus hand length: REV'IT!, Klim and Oxford.
• Palm width: Cortech, measured across the widest part of the open palm. Its men's M is 3.25–3.5 in.
• Hand length only: 100%, from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger. Our motocross glove size chart covers dirt bike brands.

A UK retailer says most makers measure across the palm and only a few go around it. Most charts in this sample use circumference, so do not assume either. Our step-by-step guide shows how to measure your hand for gloves, length included.

One hand, different letters

Take one hand that measures 8.4 in (21.3 cm) around the knuckles. At 2.54 cm to the inch, that is 21.34 cm. Here is where it lands:

Same hand, two letters, and three charts that leave you between sizes. If that is you, read between two glove sizes before you order.

EU and UK sizes on motorcycle glove charts

We do not publish an EU or UK conversion of our own. Here is only what makers print themselves:

• Ixon pairs its letters with EU numbers: XS = 6/7, S = 7/8, M = 8/9, L = 9/10, XL = 10/11.
• Merlin prints UK sizes (XXS to 3XL, with SML, MED and LRG) beside international sizes 6 to 13, putting MED at 9.
• Under the general glove standard EN ISO 21420, size 9 is an L, not a medium.

One glove maker says "American fit" gloves are cut roomier and European fit runs smaller, describing its own cut. Treat that as one maker's view. Our page on EU, US and UK glove labels explains why you should convert through your hand. Brand pages for IXS and O'Neal follow the same rule.

How to read any motorcycle glove size chart

1. Measure the way the chart asks. For circumference charts: tape behind the knuckles, thumb out, snug, both hands, larger number.
2. Check the unit. Keep inch charts in inches and cm charts in cm. One inch is 2.54 cm.
3. Pick the right column. Men's, women's and unisex columns give different letters for the same hand.
4. Use the second number if there is one. On REV'IT! and Klim charts, check hand length too.
5. Think about the season. Hands swell in heat, so gloves snug in winter can be tight in summer.

Check the fit when the gloves arrive

Fasten the wrist strap and try to pull the glove off with the other hand. Then hold the bars in riding position: the palm should lie flat, the fingertips should reach the ends without cramping, and a few minutes should bring no numbness. Fingers that are too long can catch on the brake lever.

Our guide on how motorcycle gloves should fit covers the full check. Still picking a style? See how to choose motorcycle gloves on our sister site.

Gloves to size against

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Leather Collection motorcycle gloves come in XS to 3XL, sized on the men's and women's chart above. If no size fits, a custom size costs $75 extra, and you send measurements after ordering.

Frequently asked questions

How do you know your motorcycle glove size?

Measure around your hand behind the knuckles, thumb out, on both hands, and use the larger number. Then read the chart of the brand you are buying, because the same hand can be a different letter elsewhere.

What size is XL in motorcycle gloves?

It depends on the brand. Men's XL is 9.5 in on the Leather Collection chart, 9–9.5 in at Alpinestars, 9.1–9.6 in at REV'IT! and 9.5–9.8 in at Klim. Spidi gives 23–23.8 cm.

Is there a difference in glove sizing between European and American brands?

The charts above differ brand by brand rather than by region: Dainese and Leather Collection share the same numbers, while Klim runs larger. One maker says American-fit gloves are cut roomier. Go by the chart, not the country.

Sources

• Brand glove charts as published on RevZilla: Alpinestars, Dainese, REV'IT!, Klim, Spidi, Icon, Cortech, 100%
• Oxford glove sizing (RideTo)
• Sportsbikeshop glove size guide
• NIST: SI units of length