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UK J½ to US
Converting a UK ring size of J½ gives US 5, based on an inner circumference of about 49.3 mm. The complete cross-system chart is below.
UK J½ = US 5
Inner circumference ≈ 49.3 mm · diameter ≈ 15.7 mm · EU/ISO 49
Full cross-system equivalents for this ring size:
| US | UK | EU | JP | Circ (mm) | Diam (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | G | 46 | 5 | 45.5 | 14.5 |
| 4 | H½ | 47 | 6 | 46.8 | 14.9 |
| 4.5 | I½ | 48 | 7 | 48.0 | 15.3 |
| 5 | J½ | 49 | 8 | 49.3 | 15.7 |
| 5.5 | K½ | 51 | 9 | 50.6 | 16.1 |
| 6 | L½ | 52 | 11 | 51.9 | 16.5 |
| 6.5 | M½ | 53 | 12 | 53.1 | 16.9 |
⚠️ UK letters vary by jeweller: half-letter conventions differ slightly between brands. The EU/ISO number equals the inner circumference in mm, so it's the most reliable cross-check. If between sizes, order the larger.
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What is UK ring size J½ in US?
UK J½ is equivalent to US 5 (inner circumference ~49.3 mm, EU/ISO 49, 15.7 mm diameter).