Grip size calculator
The index-finger test, plus the two conversions everyone gets wrong: European L-sizes and US inches measure the same circumference, and a grip only ever goes up.
Open your hand. Measure from the second crease of your palm to the tip of your ring finger.
| EU | US | Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| L0 | 4" | 101.6 mm |
| L1 | 4 1/8" | 104.8 mm |
| L2 | 4 1/4" | 108.0 mm |
| L3 | 4 3/8" | 111.1 mm |
| L4 | 4 1/2" | 114.3 mm |
| L5 | 4 5/8" | 117.5 mm |
A measurement is a starting point, not a verdict. Hold the frame before you buy.
Questions
- Is L2 the same as 4 1/4 inches?
- Yes. The EU L-code and the US inch size describe the same handle circumference — L2 is 4 1/4 inches, or 108 mm. They are two notations for one measurement, not two scales.
- I am between two grip sizes. Which one?
- The smaller one. An overgrip adds roughly half a size and you can always add another; nothing takes material off a handle without shaving the pallet.
- How do I measure my grip size at home?
- Open your hand. Measure from the second crease of your palm to the tip of your ring finger. That length in inches is your US grip size; the table on this page converts it to an L-code.