Hat Sizing & Shaping Guide — Find Your Size & Style | Outback Kings
Outback Kings · Fit Guide

Find your hat size.

Thirty seconds with a tape measure is all it takes. Measure up, punch it into the finder, and we'll give you your size in every system we use.

Step one

How to measure your head

  1. 1

    Take a soft tape measure and wrap it around your head, sitting 1–2 cm above your ears and eyebrows — right where the hat band will rest.

  2. 2

    Keep the tape level all the way around and snug but not tight — you should fit one finger underneath.

  3. 3

    Note the measurement in centimetres, then measure once more to confirm. Heads aren't perfectly round — use the larger number.

No tape measure? Wrap a piece of string or a phone charging cable around your head, mark where it meets, and measure it flat against a ruler.

MEASURE HERE
1–2 cm above ears & brows

Step two

Enter your measurement

We'll convert it to your Outback Kings size, plus US, UK, and inch equivalents.

The full chart

Hat size conversion chart

Head (cm) Head (inches) US size UK size Letter size
53 cm20⅞"6⅝XS
54 cm21¼"6⅝S
55 cm21⅝"6⅞S
56 cm22"76⅞M
57 cm22⅜"7⅛7M
58 cm22⅞"7⅛L
59 cm23¼"7⅜L
60 cm23⅝"7⅜XL
61 cm24"7⅝XL
62 cm24⅜"7⅝XXL
63 cm24¾"7⅞XXL
64 cm25¼"87⅞3XL
65 cm25⅝"8⅛83XL

Between two sizes? Size up — a slightly roomy hat can be fitted down with sizing tape, but a tight hat can't be stretched much. Not every style is stocked in every size; check the size options on each product page.

Good to know

Fit tips from the shop floor

Felt gives, straw doesn't

Wool and fur felt hats mould slightly to your head with wear. Straw holds its shape — so with straw, get the size right on day one.

The one-finger test

A well-fitted hat sits snug with room for one finger between the band and your head. If it leaves a red mark, it's too small.

Fine-tune with sizing tape

Foam sizing tape inside the sweatband takes a hat down roughly half a size — handy if you're between sizes or your hat loosens over time.

Still not sure?

Send us your measurement and the hat you're eyeing via the contact page — or visit the Ringwood shop and try before you buy.

Make it yours

Hat shaping options

Many of our felt hats start life as an open crown — a blank canvas that can be creased into a shape that suits your face, your work, and your taste. These are the classic shapes we set most often.

The blank canvas

Open Crown

Uncreased and full-height, exactly as it leaves the block. Wear it round and tall, or have it shaped into any style below.

The classic

Cattleman

Three parallel creases down the crown — the traditional stockman's shape. Clean, conservative, and at home anywhere from the yards to town.

The all-rounder

Pinch Front (Teardrop)

Sides pinched toward the front into a teardrop when viewed from above. Flattering on most faces — the go-to for everyday wear.

The heritage look

Centre Crease

One deep crease straight down the middle. An old-school drover's shape with a lower, streamlined profile.

The sharp one

Diamond

An angular, faceted top with crisp corners. More attitude than the Cattleman — popular for dress-leaning felt hats.

The character

Gus

Tall at the back, sloping down to a pinched front. A frontier-era shape with plenty of personality — sheds rain off the back, too.

Brim styles

Flat

Level all round for maximum sun coverage — the working default.

Rancher Curl

Sides rolled up, front and back level — the cowboy standard.

Pencil Roll

A tight curl right at the edge — a refined finish that keeps its line.

Down in Front

Front dipped to shade the eyes, back kicked up. Practical and sharp.

Want yours shaped? Visit the Ringwood showroom and we'll steam and set your crease while you wait — or tell us your preferred shape in the order notes at checkout and we'll shape it before dispatch. Not sure what suits you? Send us a photo and we'll recommend a shape.

Found your size?

Every product page lists available sizes — you're one click from the right hat.