Soviet and Russian ushankas use head circumference in centimetres. This converter maps ushanka sizes to US fractional hat sizes and EU metric sizes.
| EU/cm | US | UK | USSR/RU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 6½ | 6½ | 52 |
| 53 | 6⅝ | 6⅝ | 53 |
| 54 | 6¾ | 6¾ | 54 |
| 55 | 6⅞ | 6⅞ | 55 |
| 56 | 7 | 7 | 56 |
| 57 | 7⅛ | 7⅛ | 57 |
| 58 | 7¼ | 7¼ | 58 |
| 59 | 7⅜ | 7⅜ | 59 |
| 60 | 7½ | 7½ | 60 |
| 61 | 7⅝ | 7⅝ | 61 |
| 62 | 7¾ | 7¾ | 62 |
How to Find Your Ushanka Size
Measure your head circumference with a soft tape measure placed just above the ears and across the forehead. Round up to the nearest whole centimetre. That number is your Soviet/Russian ushanka size.
Ushanka Sizing Tips
Soviet ushankas from the 1970s–80s tend to run slightly large due to thick inner fur lining that compresses with wear. If between sizes, size down for a winter hat.