Measure your hand using the dimensions listed by the glove maker, then use that brand's adult or youth chart. Nike's football chart uses knuckle circumference and palm-to-middle-finger length, while Cutters measures from the bottom of the palm to the middle-finger tip, so do not transfer a size between brands.
Football glove sizing is brand-specific. Start with the size group for the player, take the hand measurements named in the maker’s chart, and compare each measurement with that chart before choosing a size.
Follow the maker’s measuring method
| Brand | Maker’s measurement method and chart note |
|---|---|
| Nike American-football gloves | Measure hand circumference around the knuckles. The chart also lists base-of-palm to middle-finger-tip length; compare measurements with its adult or kids’ chart. |
| Cutters football gloves | Measure from the bottom of the palm to the tip of the middle finger, then use the chart for the selected Cutters glove type. |
The same hand can land differently on two brands’ charts because they use different reference measurements and sizing ranges. Keep the measurement with the chart that requested it.
Check the fit after choosing a size
Cutters describes its target fit as snug and secure, without being too tight or loose. Check that the glove follows the maker’s intended fit and that the fingertips do not have excess material. If comparing glove styles by position, see the receiver vs lineman gloves comparison; for washing instructions, use the football glove care guide because brands specify different methods.
Recheck the chart for the exact glove
Some brands separate adult and youth size ranges, and a maker can publish different charts for different products. Use the current chart linked from the exact product page and follow any note about choosing between sizes.
Related: receiver vs lineman gloves, football glove care, football cleats guide, and flag football gear guide. Visit the cleats and gloves hub.
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Common questions
How do you measure your hand for football gloves?
Follow the exact glove maker's method. Nike says to wrap a tape snugly around the knuckles for hand circumference, while Cutters measures from the bottom of the palm to the middle-finger tip.
Should football gloves fit tight or loose?
Cutters recommends a snug, secure fit that is not too tight or too loose. Use the specific model's chart to choose the size.
Do Nike and Cutters football gloves use the same size chart?
No. Their published methods and charts differ, so use the chart for the exact brand and glove model rather than copying a size from another brand.
How do I choose youth football glove sizing?
Use the youth section of the chosen maker's chart and measure by its instructions. A player's age or usual clothing size does not replace the hand measurement.