How To Measure Nails



Nails are measured in millimeters (mm) use larger dimension. 


Method 1:

  1. Place a piece of tape over your nail.
  2. Mark at the widest parts of your nail.
  3. Remove tape from finger and place on a flat surface.
  4. Using a ruler measure the width between both lines.
  5. Note each nail width.
  6. Compare to nail measurement chart to find press on nail size.


Method 2:

  1. Grab a sewing tape measure.
  2. Find the section labeled mm on the tape measure.
  3. Measure nail width in mm. 
  4. Note each nail width.
  5. Compare to nail measurement chart to find press on nail size. 

Press On Nail Size

ThumbIndexMiddleRingPinky
X-Small36579
Small25469
Medium15468
Large04357



Nail Measurement Chart

Size Number#0#1#2#3#4
Width (mm)13.512.511.51110.5
Size Number#5#6#7#8#9
Width (mm)109.598.58