Measuring Your Head

How to Measure Your Head for a Hat

It’s very important to measure your head correctly when ordering a hat. A good head measurement helps ensure that your hat fits comfortably and securely.

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What You'll Need

• A flexible measuring tape, such as a dressmaker's tape. These can be found at sewing and hobby shops, dollar stores, department stores, and anywhere that sells simple sewing supplies or mending kits. If you sew, check your mending kit first.

• Your hair styled as you normally wear it with your hat. For example, if you usually wear your hair in a bun and want a hat that fits over it, take your measurement with your hair in the bun.

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How to Measure Your Head for a Hat

Hold the end of the measuring tape against the middle of your forehead with one hand. The tape should sit directly against your head, with nothing between the tape and your skin.

With your other hand, wrap the tape around your head, just above your ears, and bring it back to the centre of your forehead. The tape should be snug but not tight. It should sit comfortably against your head without pressing in.

Where the tape overlaps, note the measurement in centimetres. This is your head measurement.

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A Note About Caps and Other Soft Sewn Hats

There is always a slight variance because each of my soft sewn hats is handmade. In these hats, up to 3 mm can sometimes be added through gentle stretching and a little steam from a kettle.

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Hat Sizes and Measurements

Le Petit Chapeau works in metric measurements. Traditional hat sizes vary from country to country, so I prefer to work in centimetres to ensure the most accurate fit.

If you are unsure about your measurement or which size to choose, please contact me before ordering. I’m happy to help.