If you are going to box or kickbox , it is important to choose the right size boxing gloves. But how do you know exactly which size boxing gloves you need? For this we have created a handy size chart (note! These are guidelines, your situation may always differ). The size of boxing gloves is based on the weight, expressed in oz (American Ounces). 1 Ounce = 28.349 grams. The boxing gloves go up per 2 oz and, because there is more filling, also become larger. So happens both on the inside, the gloves become more spacious, but also the whole becomes larger.
Advice on boxing glove size based on body weight and age category
Own body weight
- < 35 kg = 6 Oz
- 40 - 50 kg = 8 Oz
- 50 - 60 kg = 10 Oz
- 60 - 75 kg = 12 Oz
- 75 - 85 kg = 14 Oz
- > 85 kg = 16 Oz
Age
- 4 oz - 10 oz = Children's sizes
- 10 oz - 12 oz = Juniors and Ladies
- 14 oz - 16 oz = Men
How many ounces should I have?
Children
For children we advise mainly based on age + weight. It is also important that the ratio between boxing glove and posture is good. If you really want good advice, come to the store.
Juniors and ladies
Adult women and boys aged 14-17 are advised to train with 12 oz. For boys this is a good intermediate size to the standard weight of 14 oz for men.
Men
Adult men weighing around 75-80 kg can best get by with 14 oz gloves. However, there are also many gyms where all men, regardless of weight, train with 16 oz. Consult with your trainer what he thinks is best. If you want to train really heavy, take 16 oz. If you really want to lose weight or build muscle, take 18 oz or even 20 oz.
Conversion table oz to grams
- 6 Oz = approx. 170 grams
- 8 Oz = approx. 227 grams
- 10 Oz = approx. 284 grams
- 12 Oz = approx. 340 grams
- 14 Oz = approx. 397 grams
- 16 Oz = approx. 453 grams
- 18 Oz = approx. 540 grams
- 20 Oz = approx. 567 grams