Sizing Guide

How to measure kippah size

Kippah size is the diameter across the top of the dome — not your head circumference. Here's how to get it right in 30 seconds.

Kippah sizing diagram — tape measure draped across the kippah showing how to measure kippah size in centimeters
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Common mistake: Many people confuse kippah size with head circumference. If your head circumference is 57 cm (average adult), your kippah size is approximately 19–20 cm. The circumference of a 19 cm kippah is about 60 cm — these are very different measurements.
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Lay a tape measure flat across the top
Place a flexible tape measure flat across the top of the kippah dome, touching both edges at the widest point.
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Read the measurement in cm
The distance from one edge to the other — measured in centimeters — is the kippah size. This is the diameter.
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Don't have a kippah to measure?
Most adult men fit 19–21 cm comfortably. Order 19 cm when uncertain — it's the most common size by far.
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Bar mitzvah boys
Younger teens (12–13) typically wear 17–18 cm. Measure an existing kippah they currently wear if possible.
All available sizes
15 cm
Very small / young children
16 cm
Small / young children
17 cm
Teens (12–14)
18 cm
Teens / smaller adult fit
19 cm
Most common adult size
20 cm
Standard adult fit
21 cm
Standard / larger adult fit
22 cm
Larger fit
23 cm
Extra large fit
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