Choosing a Boxing Glove Size: How Many Ounces Are Needed?

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In perfumery, as in other areas, various terms, slang names and abbreviations are adopted. Some of them are unknown to the average consumer, which gives rise to rumors, speculation and myths. Thus, among buyers of eau de toilette or perfume, there is an opinion that the letters Fl. Oz. indicate the persistence of the aroma. In fact, such a statement has nothing to do with the truth and is erroneous.

What do ounces mean in boxing gloves and the “oz” marking?

Boxing competitions were first held in English villages, so the unit of weight of equipment is still called the ounce, which was adopted in England in the 17th century. In the size chart, the smallest glove size is 4 ounces and the largest is 22.

Use equipment in different groups to

• battle;
• training;
• working with projectiles.

Each of these groups requires the selection of special gloves, the weight of which will differ. Ounces of equipment are selected according to the weight class of the athlete, and certain types and conditions of the fight are also negotiated with professional boxers.

When listing the weight markings of equipment, they use the name – ounce; in writing it looks like two English letters “oz”. 1 oz equals 28.35 g.

What is Fl. Oz and why do they write like that?

In countries where the basic unit of weight is the pound, it is customary to use the fluid ounce to indicate volume. In English, this measure sounds like “fluid ounce”, and is abbreviated as Fl. Oz. Translated into the milliliters we are used to, 1 Fl. Oz is approximately 28 ml.

In the United States, pounds and ounces are also used. Only in this country 1 Fl. Oz is approximately 30 ml and is used more in the food industry, but it is also possible to use it to indicate the volume of eau de toilette or perfume. This is how it happened historically; there is no rational explanation for it.

How many ounces are boxing gloves?

Boxing glove models are available in 10, 12, 14 and 16 ounce formats, the minimum difference between equipment is 2 ounces, and the quantity is always even.

Initial weight of equipment:

• There are 4, 6 and 8 ounce models that are mainly suitable for children, but they can be used for training with implements or hitting mitts;
• athletes of average body weight use gloves from 10 to 16 oz;
• Boxers with a higher weight category use from 18 to 22 ounce sizes, they are much heavier than the others, so the blow with such a glove becomes 3 times stronger.

It should also be taken into account that boxing elastic bandages are initially wrapped around your hands, which in turn also add weight. Therefore, when purchasing a product, read its characteristics and consult with a trainer.

Story

Initially, a fluid ounce began to be called the volume occupied by one weight ounce of a substance. In England, the volume of wine was measured in ounces, and in Scotland, water. Therefore, the volume of all ounces was different, depending on the density of the liquid. The situation was further complicated by the practice of surcharges, when in the Middle Ages a unit of measurement was not always equal to the sum of its parts.

In 1824, the British Parliament defined a gallon as the volume of 10 pounds of water. A gallon was divided into four quarts, a quart into two pints, a pint into four jills, and a jill into five ounces. Thus, 1 gallon became equal to 160 ounces. And the volume of liquid occupied by 1 ounce of avourdupois was taken as an ounce. These ratios are now valid, except that 1 gallon has been revised to equal 4.54609 liters, and accordingly 1 fluid ounce of the British Empire has become equal to 28.4130625 milliliters.

In the US, the ounce was also based on the gallon, which in turn had its origins in the wine gallon. The wine gallon was equal to 231 cubic inches and existed in England until 1824. When the international inch was adopted, the US fluid ounce changed accordingly and became equal to 29.5735295625 milliliters, which is approximately 4% larger than the United Kingdom fluid ounce.

Boxing gloves weight chart

The choice of sports equipment should be made depending on the weight of the athlete and the future use of the gloves, i.e. for training or for combat.

You can choose suitable gloves using the table:

Ounces above 18 are used only by professional athletes during fights.

Boxers should not limit themselves to one pair of equipment; they need to purchase several models used in working with equipment, during a fight and in training sparring.

Features of measuring cups

This cookware can be made of food-grade plastic, glass or stainless steel. The first option is the most common, since glass is a fragile and relatively expensive material, and easily appearing dents on stainless steel lead to a loss of measurement accuracy.

The second feature of the measuring cup is the scale. Usually it allows you to measure volume in milliliters or weight in grams, but sometimes manufacturers can focus not only on international standards, but also on local ones. In this case, the measuring cup either pleases with numerous scales, in which it is difficult not to get lost, or with just one, but with mysterious ounces and pints. These are the ones that need additional explanation.

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How do you decide how many ounces you need?

Many novice athletes are faced with the difficulty of choosing the right size of gloves; it should be done taking into account age and weight, this is the main indicator.

More details about the subtleties of choice:

• 4 oz. This type is for children, suitable for small boxers who have not reached the age of 6 years, the weight of the equipment is 113 grams.
• 6 oz. Purchased for a small athlete aged 7 to 9 years, weight – 170 grams.
• 8 oz. Youth equipment category, age from 9 to 14 years, but weight less than 60 kg. The gloves weigh 237 g. Also suitable for women and men with below average body weight.
• 10 oz. The weight of the gloves is 283 g. The determining factor here is not age, but weight, i.e. if the weight reaches 50-65 kg, then you need equipment of this type.
• 12 oz. For athletes weighing 65-75 kg. The weight of the gloves is 340 g.
• 14 oz. The gloves weigh 397 g and are intended for people weighing 76-90 kg.
• 16 oz. Suitable for boxers with a weight category from 91 to 100 kg. The weight of the gloves is 454 grams.
• 18 and 20 oz. Used by professional heavyweight athletes weighing over 100 kg. These are the largest sizes. Equipment weight varies from 510 to 567 grams.

When training or sparring, you can take gloves that are 2 ounces smaller, the weight will decrease and the blows will become much stronger, your hands will get less tired. All criteria must be fully adhered to during the competition.

Table of the dependence of the size of gloves on the age and weight of the boxer (for clarity):

Before choosing the necessary boxing gloves, be sure to consult with a trainer who will help you choose equipment, taking into account all the parameters.

Question to the expert

What weight should I choose for training gloves for a 10-year-old child, and with what kind of fixation?

For this age, 8 oz gloves are appropriate. If they will be used only for training purposes, you will choose Velcro fastening. Lacing is mainly used during combat.

What are ounces? Why are boxing gloves measured in ounces?

An ounce is a measure of weight. It is accepted in many European countries, but in the context of boxing, the only important thing is that it is ounces that measure weight in the UK. It was this country that at one time became the birthplace of boxing. The British created rules of behavior in the ring, which are still successfully functioning today, and also perpetuated their contribution to the development of this sports discipline in the production of boxing equipment. That’s why the British weight measure for boxing equipment is also used in all corners of the planet. In sports equipment stores you will find an assortment of boxing gloves labeled 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, 18 oz, etc.

How much do 10 ounce boxing gloves weigh?

An ounce is equal to 1/16 of a pound or 28.35 grams. Accordingly, 10 ounces (10 Oz) is 283.5 grams. This is not the only weight, but it is very popular among boxers.

How many ounces of boxing gloves do you need?

It is impossible to give a universal recommendation in this case. The weight of boxing gloves is selected individually for each boxer. Among the criteria influencing the choice, the following are taken into account:

• purpose of training;

• age;

• the weight of the boxer himself;

• type of activity for which equipment is selected;

• desired degree of load during training;

Depending on the purpose of training, the same athlete can use different weights for different tasks:

• for working on a bag;

• for sparring;

• for universal use;

• for competitions;

• for professional performances.

Before purchasing this type of equipment, it is better to consult with a coach individually, watch several training videos, get recommendations from more experienced athletes, and only then make a choice. Such a thorough approach is necessary, since even a coach is not always competent in choosing equipment; one video says one thing, and another another, and what is suitable for one experienced athlete may not be the best option for another. Therefore, it is better to first analyze several sources of information at once. If possible, be sure to come and try on your gloves. If this is not possible (for example, when purchasing in an online store), ask for a photo from the sellers, communicate via video and ask to demonstrate the products, pay attention to any little details. When doing distance learning, it is very important to know the parameters of your hand, girth, length - be sure to write down or remember these indicators in advance.

What weight of boxing gloves is best to buy for training?

So, how to choose boxing gloves by weight. There is a certain universal table of boxing gloves. It looks something like this:

Accordingly, when choosing, focus on the age of the boxer if we are talking about children and teenagers, and on weight if we are talking about adult athletes. For example, women weighing 52 kg and lightweight men up to 65 kg can buy 10 ounce boxing gloves (if the young man does not set himself Napoleonic plans and goes to training several times a week).

The data shown in the table is averaged and is given as an approximate guide. In fact, in the arsenal of a boxer who takes training seriously, there should be gloves with different weights for different tasks and to achieve maximum efficiency and safety of each type of training.

Definitions and equivalents

Imperial fluid ounce

US regular fluid ounce

Fluid Ounce US Food Labeling
For serving sizes listed on US food labels, 21 CFR §101.9(b) requires the use of "general household measures" and 21 CFR §101.9(b)(5)(viii) defines a "regular household" fluid ounce as exactly 30 milliliters.[5]