Baseball cap
An adjustable strapback takes in a small head better than most hats, and a low-profile cap with a shorter crown and brim keeps the cap in scale with the face.
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| Head circumference | US hat size | Letter size |
|---|---|---|
| up to 20 in (51 cm) | 6 3/8 | XXS |
| 20 1/8–20 3/8 in (51.1–52 cm) | 6 1/2 | XS |
| 20 1/2–20 3/4 in (52.1–53 cm) | 6 5/8 | XS |
| 20 7/8–21 1/4 in (53.1–54 cm) | 6 3/4 | S |
| 21 3/8–21 5/8 in (54.1–55 cm) | 6 7/8 | S |
| 21 3/4–22 in (55.1–56 cm) | 7 | M |
| 22 1/8–22 3/8 in (56.1–57 cm) | 7 1/8 | M |
| 22 1/2–22 3/4 in (57.1–58 cm) | 7 1/4 | L |
| 22 7/8–23 1/8 in (58.1–59 cm) | 7 3/8 | L |
| 23 1/4–23 1/2 in (59.1–60 cm) | 7 1/2 | XL |
| 23 5/8–24 in (60.1–61 cm) | 7 5/8 | XL |
| 24 1/8–24 3/8 in (61.1–62 cm) | 7 3/4 | XXL |
| 24 1/2–24 3/4 in (62.1–63 cm) | 7 7/8 | XXL |
| 24 7/8–25 1/8 in (63.1–64 cm) | 8 | XXXL |
| 25 1/4–25 1/2 in (64.1–65 cm) | 8 1/8 | XXXL |
| 25 5/8–25 7/8 in (65.1–66 cm) | 8 1/4 | 4XL |
| 26 in (66.1 cm) and over | 8 3/8 | 4XL |
A head of about 21 1/4 inches (54 cm) or less, a US 6 3/4 (S) or smaller, is small for off-the-shelf hats: most one-size hats and caps are cut for an average head of 22 to 23 inches and drop over the ears. Measure first, then look for makers that sell XS (6 1/2 to 6 5/8) and below, or for adjustable bands.
Then keep the hat in scale. A wide brim and a tall crown swamp a small head and narrow shoulders; a trilby, a pork pie, a cloche, a beret or a low-profile cap stays in proportion. A hat that is a little loose can be fixed with sizing tape behind the sweatband; one that is far too big cannot.
Hats that stay in scale on a small head
These styles come in small sizes or adjust, and keep their proportions on a smaller head.
Beanie
A fine-knit fitted beanie or a short fisherman beanie stays in scale on a small head; a chunky slouchy one swamps it.
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Fedora
A fedora with a brim under 2 1/4 inches and a lower crown keeps a small head in proportion, and felt fedoras are widely sold in S and XS.
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Trilby
The short brim and compact crown are in scale with a small head, and many trilbies are sold in S and XS. Worn back on the head, it never swamps the face.
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Flat cap
The flat cap's slim, close cut stays in scale on a small head, and fitted flat caps are widely made in S and XS.
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Pork pie hat
Its short brim and low crown are in proportion with a small head; a pork pie rarely overwhelms a slight frame.
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Beret
A beret takes in a small head well: the band holds and the crown can be shaped. Choose a smaller diameter so the crown does not swamp the face.
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Cloche
A cloche is cut to hug the head, so in your real size it stays in scale with a small head and a slight frame.
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FAQ
What hat size is a small head?
A US 6 3/4 (S) or smaller: a head circumference of about 21 1/4 inches (54 cm) or less. XS covers 6 1/2 to 6 5/8, and some makers go down to 6 3/8.
How do I make a hat smaller?
Put foam sizing tape behind the sweatband, all the way round or just at the back. It takes up one or two sizes; more than that and the hat's proportions will be off anyway.
Can I wear a wide-brim hat with a small head?
Yes, if the brim stays in proportion to your shoulders: a medium brim of about 2 to 2 1/2 inches looks deliberate, while a 4-inch sun brim tends to swamp a petite frame.