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Tennis Grip Size Calculator

Find your tennis racket grip size (US 4–4 3/4 inches or European L0–L6) by measuring from the middle crease of your palm to the tip of your ring finger, in cm or inches.

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Hand measurement (cm or inches)

If between two sizes

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How it works

Grip size (inches) ≈ distance from the middle palm crease to the ring-finger tip, rounded to 1/8″ · European size L = (inches − 4) × 8 · circumference (mm) = inches × 25.4

A tennis grip is sized by the perimeter of the handle in inches, from 4″ (L0) to 4 3/4″ (L6) in 1/8″ steps; in Europe the same sizes are numbered 0–6. The ruler method measures from the middle (bottom lateral) crease of the open palm to the tip of the ring finger, and that length in inches is the grip size. A grip that is too small makes you squeeze harder and a grip that is too big limits wrist action — both raise the risk of tennis elbow. Between sizes, coaches usually pick the smaller size and add an overgrip, which adds about 1/16″.

Worked example

A hand measurement of 11.1 cm = 4.37 inches, essentially 4 3/8″ (4.375″), so the grip size is L3 (4 3/8″): European size 3, handle circumference about 111 mm. Most adult men use L3–L4 and most adult women L1–L2.

Sources: Racket (tennis) — Wikipedia · ITF — Rules of Tennis (racket specifications)

Frequently asked questions

How do I measure my tennis grip size?

Open your playing hand and measure from the middle crease of your palm to the tip of your ring finger. That length in inches (for example 4 3/8″) is your grip size.

What grip size do most men and women use?

Most adult men use L3 (4 3/8″) or L4 (4 1/2″); most women use L1 (4 1/8″) or L2 (4 1/4″).

Is it better to have a grip too small or too big?

Slightly small is easier to fix: an overgrip adds about one sixteenth of an inch, while a grip that is too big cannot be reduced much.

What does L2 mean on a racket?

L2 is the European label for a 4 1/4″ grip, about 108 mm around. L0 is 4″, and each step adds 1/8″.

Can grip size cause tennis elbow?

A wrong grip size is a common contributor: squeezing an undersized handle or straining to control an oversized one overloads the forearm tendons.

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