How To Measure Cowboy Hat Size

Once youre familiar with the different parts of a cowboy hat you can figure out what hat size you should purchase.

How to measure cowboy hat size. Use the hat size chart. Note the inches and determine the right size using the chart above. HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEAD FOR A COWBOY HAT Using a cloth measuring tape or you can use a string then measure the string with a ruler.

Leather hats straw hats and felt hats can stretch a bit after use but you should still go bigger if in between sizes. Place it about half an inch above your ear. Usually these charts will list the measurements in centimeters and inches.

Write down the measurement and use the chart below to help you decide the size you might need. The goal is to determine precisely where your hat. Wrap a tape measure around your head about 12 above your ears and across forehead.

To find your hat size take your ruler measurement and find the corresponding size on the chart. It should be reasonably snug so that a light wind cant blow it off of your head. Hats can shrink with time from sweat and humidity.

The measurement in inches can be converted into a hat size for you. Take a shirt that fits you well lay the collar flat and measure from the center of collar button to far end of collar button-hole. When you are measuring for your hat size you will need a soft tape measure.

We have included a hat sizing guide. Take the measuring tape in your hand and put one of its ends at the middle of your forehead. Firmly hold the tape or string mid-forehead with your finger not too tightly or too loose.