How To Measure For A Youth Baseball Glove?

It’s important to have the proper sized baseball glove for youths, so that they can play the game comfortably and safely. Here’s a quick guide on how to measure for a youth baseball glove.

Measuring the Hand

To find out what size glove your young baseball player needs, have him or her put his or her hand flat on a table with the fingers together. Then, using a soft tape measure or a ruler, measure the distance from the bottom of the palm to the top of the middle finger. This measurement is the player’s hand length.

Measuring the width of the hand

To find the width of the hand, have the player hold their hand out palm up and use a ruler or measuring tape to measure from the bottom of the palm (where it meets the wrist) to the top of the longest finger. Once you have this measurement, round up to the nearest half inch.

Measuring the length of the hand

To measure the length of the hand, have the child place their hand palm down on a flat surface. Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure from the tip of the middle finger to the base of the hand, just below where the wrist meets the hand. The measurement in inches is the length of glove needed.

Measuring the Glove

There are a few things that you will need in order to measure for a youth baseball glove. You will need a tape measure, a ruler, and a piece of string. You will also need someone to help you with the measuring. The first thing that you will need to do is to measure the circumference of the palm of your hand.

Measuring the width of the glove

To measure the width of the glove, have the player hold the glove in their non-dominant hand with the fingers fully extended and parallel to each other. Measure from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger. This is your Glove Width.

Measuring the length of the glove

To get started, you will need a tape measure. If you do not have one, you can use a ruler or any other straight-edge object, but be aware that it will be much harder to get an accurate measurement without a tape measure.

Once you have your tape measure, extended it from the middle of your child’s palm to the end of their middle finger. This measurement is the glove size.

Glove Sizing Chart

Even if you have the perfect glove, it won’t do you any good if it’s not the right size. A good fit is important for both comfort and performance. When you try on a baseball glove, you should be able to easily wiggle your fingers inside the glove. If the glove is too tight, it will be uncomfortable to wear and will hamper your performance. If the glove is too loose, it will be difficult to control the ball.

Sizing chart for width of hand

To find your glove size, measure (in inches) across your palm just below your knuckles, excluding your thumb. Round down to the nearest half inch, and then add 1 to get your glove size. If you are between sizes, it is usually best to go with the smaller size.

Sizing chart for length of hand

To select the proper size baseball glove, first measure the length of your hand. The starting point for the measurement is at the base of your palm where it meets your wrist. Measure from that point to the end of your middle finger. This measurement (in inches) is your baseball glove size. If you are right-handed, use your right hand. If you are left-handed, use your left hand.