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.
Which type of glove?
Lace-up gloves give the tightest wrist fit and are what boxers spar and fight in. Hook-and-loop training gloves go on and off without help, for bag, pads and classes. Heavy bag gloves are more compact and denser, for fast combinations on the bag.
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 |
Do you need narrow-fit gloves?
If standard gloves feel roomy across your knuckles, or you can't close your fist fully inside them, try our narrow-fit gloves. They come in the same weights, cut on a narrower pattern.
Buying for a child?
Go by hand size and weight, not age. Under about 70 lb, 6oz. Up to about 110 lb, 8oz. See our youth boxing gloves.
Still got it wrong?
Every UKmets glove comes with a free size exchange on unworn gloves within 30 days.