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What is the average hand size?
Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Jenna Fletcher on July 2, 2020
Adults
Children
Height and hand size
Grip size
Glove size
Summary
Hand sizes vary according to a variety of factors, including biological sex and age. Males tend to have larger hands than females. Adults have larger hands than children. There is also evidence that hand size is closely related to a person’s height.
Healthcare providers use three criteria to measure a person’s hand. They are:
Length: This is the distance from the wrist to the tip of the longest finger.
Breadth: This is the measurement across the widest part of the hand.
Circumference: This is the measurement around the palm, just below the knuckles, and excluding the thumb.
This article outlines the average hand sizes for adults and children. It also provides information on how to assess grip size and glove size.
Average size for adults
Age, sex, and height are factors that influence average hand size.
Typically, males have larger hands than females. This variation corresponds with differences in overall body size between the two sexes.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the average hand sizes of biological adult males and females are as follows:
Males
Average length: 7.6 inches (in)
Average breadth: 3.5 in
Average circumference: 8.6 in
Females
Average length: 6.8 in
Average breadth: 3.1 in
Average circumference: 7.0 in
The above figures represent average hand sizes. A person may find that their own hands are larger or smaller.