How to Find Your Fitted Baseball Hat Size

Measure Before You Order

Unlike an adjustable cap, a fitted baseball hat has no back strap to change its size. Measuring your head is a useful starting point when choosing one.

1. Get a Flexible Measuring Tape

Use a soft measuring tape. If you don’t have one, use a piece of non-stretch string, mark the length, and measure it against a ruler.

2. Measure Where the Hat Will Sit

Wrap the tape around your head, just above your ears and eyebrows, where the hat’s sweatband will rest.

Keep the tape level and smooth. It should sit comfortably against your head without being pulled tight.

Repeat the measurement to check your result, then write it down in centimeters or inches.

3. Check the Brand’s Size Chart

Match your measurement to the size chart for the brand and hat style you’re buying.

Use the official New Era sizing chart.

Use the correct chart for adults or children, and check the exact product listing before selecting a size.

4. Between Sizes? Check Before Buying

Measure again first. If you’re still between sizes, check the brand’s guidance or ask the retailer for help.

Trying on the same style in nearby sizes can help you compare comfort. Review the retailer’s return and exchange policy before ordering online.

5. Check the Fit When It Arrives

Try the hat on with your usual hairstyle. It should feel secure and comfortable without painful pressure or excessive slipping.

Keep the tags attached while checking the fit and following the retailer’s return conditions.

Still Choosing Between Fitted and Adjustable?

Read our “59FIFTY vs. 9FORTY: Which Baseball Hat Should You Choose?” comparison to explore the differences.

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