How to Figure Helmet Sizes for Youth Softball

Softball is a sport that is similar to baseball. The main differences are that the baseball is small and pitched overhand, while the softball is larger and pitched underhand. When batting, a batting helmet is worn to protect the batter's head. A batting helmet should be properly sized to ensure optimal protection. The only way to determine proper helmet sizes is to measure the head. Age is not a reliable measurement of head size.

Things You'll Need

  • Flexible tape measure.
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the child's head. Start in the center of the forehead, 1 inch above the eyebrows. The measuring tape should be laying flat on the child's head, with no extra slack, and should not be pulled tightly.

    • 2

      Write down the measurement.

    • 3

      Select the size of the helmet that corresponds with the measurement taken. An extra small size should be selected for a head circumference of 20 3/4 inches to 21 1/4 inches; a small size should be selected for a circumference of 21 1/2 inches through 22 inches; select medium for head circumferences measuring 22 1/4 inches to 22 3/4 inches; a large helmet should be worn if the circumference measures 23 inches to 23 1/2 inches; an extra large helmet should be chosen if the head circumference falls between 23 3/4 inches and 24 1/4 inches.