An average head size for a man is 59cm in European
Sizing.
Approx 7 1/4 = Large Size UK sizing.
The average head size in the UK for a lady is
57 cms.
Head sizes and shapes differ from country to country
with the smallest heads being in the Far Eastern
countries and the largest in Germany. With regards
to shape, these can be either very round or oval,
with the far eastern countries having a rounder
head and the western countries tending to have
a more oval shape.
How to measure your head
To check your hat size use a tape measure to measure
around your head approximately two centimetres
above the ears where your hat would sit comfortably
then refer to the following chart:
Hats are sized to the nearest centimetre, so it
is advisable to size up if your head falls between
two measurements
Common sizes: Small-56cm. Medium-57cm.
Large-59cm. Ex Large-60cm.
Hat
Measuring Guide Chart
Centimetres
56
57
58
59
60
61
UK Hat sizes
6
7
7
7¼
7 3/8
7½
US Hat Sizes
7
7
7¼
7
7½
7
S, M, L, XL, XXL
S
M
L
XL
XXL
The
above is a guide only, the way the hat is worn
is obviously dependant upon personal taste