Take a soft measuring tape and wrap it around your head about one inch above your eyebrows and ears. Make sure the tape is level. Most helmets are measured in centimeters, so measure your head in centimeters if you can. In case you don’t have a centimeter tape, the conversion ratio is 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
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How do I know my bike helmet size?
To find your head circumference, wrap a flexible tape measure around the largest portion of your head —about one inch above your eyebrows. Or, wrap a string around your head, then measure the length of string with a yardstick.
How do you measure a child for a bike helmet?
How to measure for a kids’ helmet
- Take a fabric measuring tape and wrap it around the head about an inch above the eyebrows.
- Measure from here, making sure the tape is level all the way round.
- Don’t have a measuring tape? Use some string instead!
How do I choose a helmet?
The steps to choosing the right helmet are simple:
- Choose a helmet style.
- Determine your head shape and size.
- Try on the helmet.
- Check for proper fit.
- Wear the helmet for about half an hour.
- Still feels right? Go ride!
How do you size a youth helmet?
Measurements for helmet size should be taken one inch (1″) above the eyebrow and around the circumference of the head. Fitting instructions
- Place the helmet on your head.
- Adjust the low buckles and secure.
- Adjust the high buckles and secure.
- Check for proper fit.
- Lock the buckles in place.
How should a helmet fit on a child?
The helmet should be snug, sitting low on the forehead, one or two finger-widths above the eyebrow. Use the sizing pads or universal fit ring to ensure it does not wobble. The chin strap should be buckled and tightened so that no more than one finger can fit underneath.
Do helmets have sizes?
Using a soft measuring tape, measure around the circumference of your head, across the forehead just above the eyebrows, above the ears and around the back of your head. Helmets are available in sizes from 50cm right up to 67cm!