Guide to measuring your hoops

Have you ever looked at one of the temples of your earrings and thought, "What do those numbers mean?" Or maybe you didn't realize the earrings had numbers in the first place?

The numbers inscribed on the inside of the temples are the frame measurements. They're a way to find a frame size that fits comfortably on your face and corrects your vision. Differences of just a few millimeters can significantly change the look and feel of frames on your face, so they can be an important part of understanding them.


Want to know your hoop size? We'll show you how to read and take these measurements.

You'll find three numbers on the temple, representing the lens width, the bridge width, and the temple length. These numbers are written on the inside of the temple and may be separated by spaces or hyphens. Often, a small square shape separates the lens width from the bridge width.

You may see other letters or numbers on the temple, which could refer to the model, color, or rim code. Rim measurements are usually easy to identify, as they follow the same order and have standard ranges, all expressed in millimeters. Here's how to read them.

Lens width

Lens width, also known as "eye size," is always the first measurement in the series on frames. It tells you the width of each lens in millimeters. This measurement only takes into account the width of the clear lens you're looking through, meaning it doesn't include any of the surrounding frame.
Typical range: 40–60 mm

Width of the bridge

Bridge width measures the shortest space between the two lenses on your frames. Smaller bridge widths fit narrower noses, while frames with larger bridge widths are better for wider noses.
Typical range: 14–24 mm

Length of sideburns

The temple length measures each temple of your earrings, starting from the screw that attaches to the main body of the earring to the tip that sits behind the ear. This measurement often ends in zero or five, with 135, 140, 145, and 150 being common standards.

Using the correct temple length for your face ensures that the temples of your hoop are long enough to extend behind your ears, without sticking out too far from them.
Typical range: 120–150 mm

Congratulations, you've learned how to measure hoop sizes!

Now all that's left to do is find the design you like best and that best suits your personal style. Don't hesitate to contact us for personalized advice or if you have any additional questions, our team will be happy to help!