Every glove weight,
and who it is for.
A sheet for every common glove weight: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 oz boxing gloves, youth 6 oz, and MMA's 4 oz competition gloves against 7 oz sparring hybrids. Each opens the boxing sizer at a typical bodyweight for the weight, with the Rival, Fairtex and Top Ten bands and the hand size that fits the cuff.
| Weight | Rival | Fairtex | Hand (Rival) | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz boxing gloves | 70–90 lb | 80–112 lb | 6.5" | pro bouts |
| 10 oz boxing gloves | 90–110 lb | 112–132 lb | 7.5" | pro bouts |
| 12 oz boxing gloves | 90–120 lb | 132–165 lb | 5.5–6.5" | bag / bouts |
| 14 oz boxing gloves | 120–150 lb | 165–190 lb | 6.5–7.5" | sparring |
| 16 oz boxing gloves | 150–185 lb | 190–205 lb | 7.5–8.5" | sparring |
| 18 oz boxing gloves | 185+ lb | — | 8.5–9.5" | sparring |
| Youth 6 oz boxing gloves | — | 0–80 lb | — | bag / bouts |
| MMA gloves: 4 oz vs 7 oz | — | 0–80 lb | — | MMA |
Hands are measured round the knuckles without wraps. Sparring takes the heavier answer where brands differ.