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Should a men's wedding ring be 6mm or 8mm?
Start at 6mm. It suits most hands and looks like a wedding ring without announcing itself. Choose 8mm if you have broad hands or want a ring that is clearly there. If you are between the two, 7mm is a real option.
Is 6mm or 8mm better for a men's wedding ring?
6mm for most men, 8mm for broad hands or a bolder look. 6mm is the classic width and the one we suggest starting from. 8mm reads as broad: a ring that is clearly there. Neither is more correct and the choice is mostly about how much ring you want to see.
6mm wedding rings: Every ring made at 6mm.
8mm wedding rings: Every ring made at 8mm.
Which width is most popular?
6mm and 8mm are the two widths jewellers name most often and they do not agree on which comes first. One UK maker of men's rings puts the sweet spot for most men between 6mm and 8mm, which is a fair summary. Popularity is a weak reason to choose either, because the right width depends on your hand.
Which width suits your hand?
Long or broad fingers carry 8mm easily. On shorter fingers an 8mm band can reach towards the knuckle and 6mm usually sits better. If you are unsure, look at the gap between your knuckle and the base of your finger: the ring should sit inside it with room to bend.
Which wedding ring suits your hand?: Width and style by finger shape.
Does an 8mm ring fit differently from a 6mm?
Yes. A wider band covers more of the finger, so it feels snugger at the same size. Measure with the width you plan to buy in mind and if you are between sizes on a wide band, go for the larger one.
How should a wedding ring fit?: Snug but not tight and how to tell.
How much heavier is 8mm than 6mm?
About a third. At UK size N a plain titanium band weighs about 2.2g at 6mm and 2.9g at 8mm. A plain black zirconium band weighs about 3.2g at 6mm and 4.2g at 8mm.
On most of our bands the price also steps up at 8mm, because the wider ring takes more metal to make. Each ring's page lists the price of every width.
How can you test the width at home?
Cut strips of paper 6mm and 8mm wide and wrap each round your finger. It takes a minute and tells you more than a photograph. Then use the free try-on, which draws the actual ring on a photo of your own hand at the width you pick.
Band width guide: Compare widths at true size on your screen.
Ring try-on: See any ring on a photo of your hand.
Mentioned: titanium, black zirconium.
