It’s important for your MedicAlert ID to fit securely and comfortably. To determine your size, you’ll need to measure your wrist. Let’s get started!
How to measure wrist size for a bracelet
Measuring your wrist for a medical ID bracelet is pretty straightforward. You can do it on your own, or enlist the help of a friend or loved one.
Make sure you measure the wrist you plan to wear your MedicAlert ID on. Using a soft measuring tape, like one you’d use for sewing, is ideal. Wrap the measuring tape snugly around the widest part of your wrist. Note the number on the measuring tape, and add a half inch to determine the right bracelet size. For example:
- Wrist measurement is 5 inches: Your bracelet size is 5.5 inches.
- Wrist measurement is 5.5 inches: Your bracelet size is 6.0 inches.
- Wrist measurement is 6 inches: Your bracelet size is 6.5 inches.
- Wrist measurement is 6.5 inches: Your bracelet size is 7.0 inches.
How to Measure Wrist Size Without Measuring Tape
Not everyone has a soft or flexible measuring tape lying around at home. If that’s the case for you, you still have options. You simply need something you can wrap around the widest part of your wrist and a ruler.
Some materials you can use to measure your wrist size without measuring tape include:
- Yarn or string
- Dental floss
- Strip of paper
- Shoelace
- Ribbon
Wrap the string, ribbon or floss around your wrist so it’s snug but not too tight. Make sure the string or whatever you’re using lies flat and isn’t twisted. Pinch the spot where the string crisscrosses the starting point. You can also cut the string or floss at that point. Hold the material in place using your thumb and index finger. Place your ruler on a flat surface and align the measuring string starting at the zero (0) inch mark. Add a half inch to determine the right bracelet size.
FAQs
Can I just measure a bracelet that I have and use that size?
For MedicAlert IDs, each style is sized differently, and an accurate measurement is necessary. It’s important that your MedicAlert ID fits securely. Using the measurement method described here will give you the best results.
Why do I need to measure my wrist?
Wearing your ID every day is essential, so it’s very important to make sure that your bracelet fits comfortably and securely.
What if my wrist measurement is not an even number?
That’s easy, round up to the closest whole or half inch. For example, if your wrist measures 6.25 inches round up to 6.5 inches, then add half an inch to get a bracelet size of 7.0 inches.
How do you know what bracelet size to choose?
Once you have your wrist measurement, choosing a bracelet size is pretty easy. If you’re choosing a classic medical ID bracelet, all you need to do is add 1/2 inch to your wrist measurement. For example:
- Wrist measurement is 5 inches: Your bracelet size is 5.5 inches.
- Wrist measurement is 5.5 inches: Your bracelet size is 6.0 inches.
- Wrist measurement is 6 inches: Your bracelet size is 6.5 inches.
- Wrist measurement is 6.5 inches: Your bracelet size is 7.0 inches.
