Below is a chart that shows some basic guidelines to bracelet sizes for men, women and children. These measurements are approximate.

How to measure your wrist:

Use a seamstress measuring tape (the soft and flexible type), and wrap it around your wrist, about where you want the bracelet to sit.  You have your wrist measurement in cm.

or

Use a strip of paper and wrap it around your wrist, about where you want the bracelet to sit.  Mark the strip of paper where the the start to overlap, and measure on a ruler or measuring tape.  You have your wrist measurement in cm.

Add the measurement in this table to your wrist measurement, according to how snug or loose you want your bracelet to sit.  It is very important to keep the design and purpose of the bracelet in mind.  For example, Anklets and charm bracelets are usually towards the comfort to loose fitting side, whereas men's leather cuff bracelets are usually worn more snug.

Add this amount where applicable, depending on the style of the bracelet you are buying, and how you want to wear it:

Fitting Style Add to wrist size
Snug Fit Add 1 cm - 2 cm
Comfort Fit Add 2 cm - 3 cm
Loose Fit Add 3 cm - 4 cm

 

Bracelet size chart

Children's Bracelet Length
Newborn - 6 mos. 10 cm
6 - 12 months 10 cm - 12 cm
12 - 24 Months 12 cm - 14 cm
2 - 5 Years 14 cm - 16 cm
6 - 8 Years 16 cm - 18 cm
9 - 13 Years 18 cm -20 cm
Women's Length
Petite 17 cm - 19 cm
Medium 19 cm - 20 cm
Large 20 cm - 22 cm
Plus Size 22 cm - 23 cm
Anklet* 24 cm - 26 cm
*Anklets usually come with extension chain
Men's Length
Small 20 cm - 22 cm
Medium 22 cm - 23 cm
Large 23 cm - 25 cm
Plus Size 25 cm +