When you Get Your Cap: Try it on and make sure it does not fit too tightly or too loosely so that if falls off with movement.
For umpires, caps worn with masks should fit snugly (some prefer only fitted sizes for this reason) so that when you take off your mask the cap does not come off easily with removal.
Advanced Tip for Umpires: If your cap comes off easily when you pull off your mask, try one of two things before considering a different cap size. Advanced umpires know to pull their mask out first before pulling up. For new umpires, this normally takes some practice. You might also move where your mask harness attaches to the mask at the face to the outer most bars.
| Fitted Hat Size Chart |
| Inches |
Centimeters |
Hat Size |
| 21 |
53 |
6 5/8 |
| 21 1/2 |
54 |
6 3/4 |
| 21 7/8 |
55 |
6 7/8 |
| 22 1/4 |
56 |
7 |
| 22 5/8 |
57 |
7 1/8 |
| 23 |
58 |
7 1/4 |
| 23 3/8 |
59 |
7 3/8 |
| 23 3/4 |
60 |
7 1/2 |
| 24 |
61 |
7 5/8 |
| 24 1/2 |
62 |
7 3/4 |
| 25 |
63 |
7 7/8 |
| 25 1/2 |
64 |
8 |
If you are unsure or between
sizes, buy the larger size.
Note that Richardson does an excellent job in the sizing of their caps. Every once in a while someone will say a cap doesn't fit like another brand cap. Typically the sizing issue is with the other brand. |
| FlexFit Fitted Size |
| If your fitted cap size is: |
Order this Flexfit Size |
| 6 5/8 |
1 |
| 6 3/4 |
1 |
| 6 7/8 |
2 |
| 7 |
2 |
| 7 1/8 |
3 |
| 7 1/4 |
3 |
| 7 3/8 |
4 |
| 7 1/2 |
4 |
| 7 5/8 |
5 |
| 7 3/4 |
5 |
| 7 7/8 |
n/a |
| 8 |
n/a |
Offers you the fitted look with a little give.
Although the 6 5/8 caps are not available in the fitted, order them in the No. 1 flexfit. |
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| Measuring Your Hat Size
Basically measure around (circumference) your head where
your hat will fit.
This means starting about a 1/2 inch above your eyebrows,
going just above the top of your ears and midway on
your occipital bone (that little bone in the middle
of the back of your head).
Don't pull the tape too tightly or your hat will fit
that tightly. If using a string, measure against a ruler.
Measure 2 or 3 times to be accurate. |
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