Boxing Glove Size Guide
Glove weight in ounces is the amount of padding, not the size of your hand. Two things decide the right weight: how much you weigh, and what you'll use the gloves for.
Boxing glove size chart
| Your bodyweight | Bag and pad work | Sparring |
|---|---|---|
| Under 125 lb | 10oz | 14oz |
| 125–175 lb | 12oz | 16oz |
| 175–200 lb | 14oz | 16oz |
| Over 200 lb | 16oz | 18–20oz |
| Youth under 90 lb | 6–8oz | 8oz, with a coach's approval |
Why sparring gloves are heavier
In sparring, the padding protects the person in front of you as much as your own hand. That's why most gyms ask adults to spar in 16oz, whatever gloves they hit the bag in.
Why lace-up?
All our boxing gloves are lace-up. Laces give the tightest wrist fit and are what boxers spar and fight in. The trade-off is that a training partner or coach needs to tie them for you.
Headgear and groin guard sizes
| Size | Headgear (around the head, above the eyebrows) | Groin guard (waist) |
|---|---|---|
| S | up to 21.5 in | up to 28 in |
| M | 21.5–22.5 in | 28–32 in |
| L | 22.5–23.5 in | 32–36 in |
| XL | over 23.5 in | over 36 in |
Buying for a child?
Go by hand size and weight, not age. Under about 70 lb, 4–6oz. Up to about 110 lb, 8oz. Our lace-up gloves come in every weight from 4oz up.
Need something made to measure?
Different sizes across a set, a team order, or your own design? Send the details through our custom design form and we'll quote it within one business day.
Still got it wrong?
Every UKmets glove comes with a free size exchange on unworn gloves within 30 days.