What size hat fits a 24 inch head?
If your head circumference is: | Then your hat size is: | |
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Centimeters | Fitted | |
23 7/8" | 60.6 cm | Large/XL (L/XL) |
24 1/4" | 61.6 cm | |
24 5/8" | 62.5 cm | XXL |
Head circumference | International size | US size |
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23.6 in/ 60 cm | XL | 7 1/2 |
24 in/ 61 cm | XL | 7 5/8 |
24.4 in/ 62 cm | XXL | 7 3/4 |
24.8 in/ 63 cm | XXL | 8 |
The average size male head is 22" 1/2 and the average size woman head is 21" 3/4. The one size fits all (OSFA) hats stop at about 23", so a person would find it difficult finding a hat that fits around a size 7 1/2 and above. In the hat world, head sizes over 23" 3/8 would be considered a big head.
- Step 1: Use a Piece of String to Measure Your Head. With the piece of string in your hands, wrap it around the back of your head just slightly above your ears or about 1/8 of an inch higher than your ear tip. ...
- Step 2: Measure the String with a Ruler. ...
- Step 3: Match the Circumference to the Hat Sizing Chart.
Hat size is based on the circumference of the head. In order to determine your proper hat size, you must take a measurement of your head. Using a tape measure, measure your head about one-half inch above your eyebrows where your hat will rest. Be certain that the tape measure is straight, not twisted.
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For example, let's say your head measures 23 inches, which is approximately 58 centimeters. According to the hat size chart, we can see that the right hat size for you is large and the fitted size is 7 1/4 to 7 3/8.
Head sizes and shapes differ from region to region. The most common male size is 7-β and the average hat size for females is 7-ΒΌ.
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Determine Hat Size.
Measurement in Inches | Hat Size | European Size |
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21 7/8 | 7 - M | 56 |
22 1/4 | 7 1/8 - M | 57 |
22 5/8 | 7 1/4 - L | 58 |
23 | 7 3/8 - L | 59 |
A L/XL (Large through Extra Large) hat would fit measurements just over 22 1/2 up to 24 inches, or hat size 7 1/4 to 7 5/8. If a hat does not list sizes, it is a 'one-size-fits-most' hat. It will fit sizes from hat size 6 3/4 up to 7 5/8.
What are hat sizes in order?
Small hats (listed as size 6 3/4 β 6 7/8) are for heads that measure 21 1/8β³ β 21 1/2β³ (54 β 55 cm). Medium hats (listed as size 7 β 7 1/8) are for heads that measure 21 7/8β³ β 22 1/4β³ (56 β 57 cm). Large hats (listed as size 7 1/4 β 7 3/8) are for heads that measure 22 5/8β³ β 23β³ (58 β 59 cm).
Hats size is usually measured in one of three different sizing scales: British hat sizes are an imperial measurement of the diameter of the head in inches (sizes usually range from 6 1/2 to 8) North American hats use imperial measurements but are an eighth of an inch larger than British hats for the same sized hat.

Your head measures 26 inches around. 26 divided by 3.14 equals 8.3. Your hat size is rounded to the nearest 1/8th, so your hat size would be 8 1/4. Your head is the right size for our regular big hats.
Size | Corresponding 59FIFTY Fitted Hat Size | Circumference (cm) |
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Large | 7 3/8 | 58.7 |
X Large | 7 1/2 | 59.6 |
XX Large | 7 5/8 | 60.6 |
One Size Fits All | 7 - 7 3/4 | 55.8 - 61.5 |
In fact, you may not have noticed, but many male stars' heads start growing as they get older, taking on an expanded, bloated look.
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Measuring Your Head.
Inches | US Hat Size | Metric Hat Size |
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25 | 8 | 64 |
25Β½ | 8β | 65 |
Size | Head Measurement (Inches) | Hat Size |
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Medium | 22 ΒΌ Inches | 7 |
Medium | 22 β Inches | 7 β |
Large | 23 Inches | 7 ΒΌ |
Large | 23 β Inches | 7 β |
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Determine Hat Size.
Measurement in Inches | Hat Size | European Size |
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23 7/8 | 7 5/8 - XL | 61 |
24 1/4 | 7 3/4 - XXL | 62 |
Wrap the string or measuring tape around your head in the middle of the forehead and back of the head where the hat will sit. Then either measure the string or take the measurement from the tape. Then you convert the measurement into hat size using a hat size chart.
Even if they only have an adjustable-size baseball cap, or a hat with no size tag inside, you can use that too. Take a string, and get the distance around the inside of the hat. Then, measure the string in inches. This is roughly how big their head is.
Should fitted hats be tight?
The cap must be deep enough in order for it to fit around the head. While it should not be too tight, the cap should be the mold of your head size, with a little room to spare to avoid uncomfortable tightness. I always avoid loose-fitting hats because they fall off easily.
Microcephaly is a head size (measured as the distance around the top of the head) significantly below the median for the infant's age and sex. Significantly below is generally considered to be smaller than three standard deviations below the mean, or less than 42 cm in circumference at full growth.
Wearing a hat will naturally stretch it out and you'll get comfortable with the fit. This will give you time to notice if it feels too tight, too loose or if there is no need to make adjustments at all.
No, free size clothes generally don't fits to 3xl.
To measure your head circumference, take a sewing measuring tape or even a string, and wrap around above the ears and across your eyebrows. Please stick your finger under the tape so there is a little room and there you have head circumference! If you fall between measurements go for the next size up.
For example, let's say your head measures 23 inches, which is approximately 58 centimeters. According to the hat size chart, we can see that the right hat size for you is large and the fitted size is 7 1/4 to 7 3/8.
Hat size is based on the circumference of the head. In order to determine your proper hat size, you must take a measurement of your head. Using a tape measure, measure your head about one-half inch above your eyebrows where your hat will rest. Be certain that the tape measure is straight, not twisted.
The easiest way is to hold a piece of string and measure around your head where the hat will sit. About an 1/8β above the forehead and ears. Then place the string next to a tape measure and compare to our hat sizing chart. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
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Determine Hat Size.
Measurement in Inches | Hat Size | European Size |
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21 7/8 | 7 - M | 56 |
22 1/4 | 7 1/8 - M | 57 |
22 5/8 | 7 1/4 - L | 58 |
23 | 7 3/8 - L | 59 |
Head sizes and shapes differ from region to region. The most common male size is 7-β and the average hat size for females is 7-ΒΌ.
What size is XL fitted hat?
A L/XL (Large through Extra Large) hat would fit measurements just over 22 1/2 up to 24 inches, or hat size 7 1/4 to 7 5/8. If a hat does not list sizes, it is a 'one-size-fits-most' hat. It will fit sizes from hat size 6 3/4 up to 7 5/8.
Size | Head Measurement (Inches) | Hat Size |
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Medium | 22 ΒΌ Inches | 7 |
Medium | 22 β Inches | 7 β |
Large | 23 Inches | 7 ΒΌ |
Large | 23 β Inches | 7 β |