UK ring size Z½ in US and European sizes
UK ring size Z½ is US size 13 and European (ISO) size 70.2. The inside diameter is 22.33 mm and the circumference 70.15 mm.
The UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand share this letter scale. Europe uses the circumference in millimeters directly, which is why the European size and the circumference are the same figure.
How to check this is your size
The surest way is to measure a ring that already fits the right finger. Lay it flat and measure straight across the inside of the band. If it reads about 22.33 mm (0.879 in), you are a UK Z½.
If you have no ring to hand, wrap a strip of paper around the base of the finger, mark where it overlaps, and measure the length. About 70.15 mm (2.76 in) means UK Z½. Measure at the end of the day, when fingers are at their largest — a ring sized on a cold morning will feel tight by evening.
UK Z½ is a large size, usually a man's ring finger or a thumb ring.
UK Z½ and its neighbors
| US | UK / AU | Europe | India / Japan | Diameter | Circumference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5 | W½ | 66.2 | 24 | 21.08 mm | 66.22 mm |
| 12 | X½ | 67.5 | 25 | 21.49 mm | 67.51 mm |
| 12.5 | Y½ | 68.8 | 26 | 21.89 mm | 68.77 mm |
| 13 | Z½ | 70.2 | 27 | 22.33 mm | 70.15 mm |
The full chart covers every size from US 3 to US 16 in all five systems.
Adjusting for the band
A wide band touches more of the finger and feels tighter at the same measurement, and a comfort-fit band (domed on the inside) feels looser. For a finger that measures 70.15 mm:
| Band | Order | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow band, under 4 mm | US 13 | UK Z½ | EU 70.2 |
What a plain band in this size weighs
Useful if you are buying by weight or checking a quote. A solid band 1.6 mm thick at UK Z½, with the metal alone valued at today's spot price:
| Band | Weight | Metal value today |
|---|---|---|
| 2 mm 14K | 3.15 g | $230 |
| 2 mm 18K | 3.73 g | $349 |
| 2 mm Platinum | 4.84 g | $213 |
| 4 mm 14K | 6.3 g | $459 |
| 4 mm 18K | 7.46 g | $697 |
| 4 mm Platinum | 9.67 g | $425 |
| 6 mm 14K | 9.45 g | $689 |
| 6 mm 18K | 11.19 g | $1,046 |
| 6 mm Platinum | 14.51 g | $638 |
A jeweler's price is well above the metal value — it carries the making, the finish and the margin — but the metal figure is the floor the piece can never fall below, and the number a scrap buyer starts from.
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