Enter your height into the calculator to estimate your palm width. This calculator uses an anthropometric formula to provide an approximation of palm width based on body height.

Height to Palm Width Calculator

Height ↔ Palm Width
Palm → Glove Size
Compare to Averages

Enter exactly one value below to calculate the other.

If using ft (decimal): 5’8″ = 5.67 ft.

Notes: Palm width here refers to maximal hand breadth across the metacarpals.

Disclaimer: Results are estimates for general informational use and are not a medical device. For clinical/PPE glove selection, measure your hand directly and follow your employer’s policy and the glove manufacturer’s sizing chart; “average/percentile” comparisons vary by dataset and measurement method.

Height to Palm Width Formula

The following formula is used to estimate palm width based on height:

PW = H * 0.054 + 0.2275

Variables:

  • PW is the estimated palm width (inches)
  • H is the height of the person (inches)

To estimate palm width, multiply the person's height (in inches) by 0.054 and then add 0.2275 inches to the result.

What is Palm Width?

Palm width typically refers to the measurement across the widest part of the palm, near the base of the fingers. It is an anthropometric measurement that can be useful for determining glove sizes and ergonomic assessments.

How to Calculate Palm Width from Height?

The following steps outline how to estimate palm width from height:

  1. First, measure the person's height (H) in inches.
  2. Next, apply the formula PW = H * 0.054 + 0.2275.
  3. Calculate the estimated palm width (PW) in inches.
  4. Verify the answer using the calculator above.

Example Problem:

For example, if a person's height (H) is 70 inches, the estimated palm width (PW) would be:

PW = 70 * 0.054 + 0.2275 = 4.0075 inches