🧠 How to Measure Your Head for the Right Firefighter Hat (So You Don’t Look Like a Rookie)

When you're ordering custom firefighter hats, especially one representing your firehouse, crew, or personal pride, the last thing you want is a poor fit. Whether it’s a leather-patched firefighter hat or your department’s new favorite lid, it needs to fit like it was made for you—because it will be.

Here’s how to measure your head properly so your Richardson hat doesn’t end up on the rookie’s head instead.

🪖 Step 1: Measure That Noggin

Use a soft measuring tape (not the metal one from your tool box). Wrap it around your head just above your eyebrows and ears—right where your hat naturally sits.

No soft tape? Grab a string, mark it, and measure it against a ruler. Precision matters.

📏 Step 2: Match It to the Right Firefighter Hat Style

We roll with Richardson 112 Snapback and Richardson 110 Fitted—because they survive the same punishment you do.

🔥 Richardson 112 Snapback (Adjustable Mesh Back)

• One Size Fits Most (OSFM): Fits head sizes from 7" to 7 3/4"

The 112 Snapback is adjustable, making it versatile for most head sizes. 

🔥 Richardson 110 Fitted (Fitted Mesh Back)

• Small/Medium (S/M): Fits head sizes from 7" to 7 1/4"
• Large/Extra Large (L/XL): Fits head sizes from 7 3/8" to 7 5/8"

No plastic strap. Just clean, contoured fit. 

🎯 Head Size to Hat Size Conversion Guide

Stop guessing. Start measuring. Here’s how your head measurement (in inches) lines up with standard hat sizes.

Head Circumference (inches)	Standard Hat Size
21 1/4 – 21 5/8	6 3/4 – 6 7/8
21 7/8 – 22 1/4	7 – 7 1/8
22 5/8 – 23	7 1/4 – 7 3/8
23 1/4 – 23 5/8	7 1/2 – 7 5/8
24 – 24 3/8	7 3/4 – 8

👷♂️ Final Tips From the Shop

• Measure twice, order once. This isn’t horseshoes.
• Got hair? Account for it.
• Fitted hats stretch some. They do stretch a little but not much. 

💬 Still Not Sure?

We’ve made thousands of custom hats for firefighters, medics, chiefs, and that one guy who swears he's “not in the fire service anymore.” If you're not sure about your size, hit us up. We’ll walk you through it before your firefighter hat ends up on the wrong head.

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