What do the ounces indicate on boxing gloves and what boxing gloves size is right for me? Now you’ll find out all about the size of boxing gloves as well as information about the ounces on boxing gloves.
Sizes of boxing gloves and Muay Thai gloves
Classic boxing gloves and Muay Thai gloves (which are actually the same) do not have any size differences. In general, a child’s glove looks the same size as an adult’s. But to differentiate the boxing gloves from each other – the weight or the padding of the gloves is different: here come the ounces.
Ounces on boxing gloves
The weight or the padding of the gloves is expressed in terms of ounces of weight, which is printed in 99% of the cases as ‘oz‘ indication on the gloves.
Generally, the gradation is divided into 2 ounces steps:
- 8Oz = 226,8 Grams
- 10Oz = 283,5 Grams
- 12Oz = 340,2 Grams
- 14Oz = 396,9 Grams
- 16Oz = 453,6 Grams
One ounce is 28.3495 grams
So if a glove has 10 ounces, the padding weight is 283.495 grams – as you noticed it can make a huge difference whether you are fighting with 16 ounces or 8 ounces.
Info: MMA gloves have different sizes like S,M,L.
Where the different boxing glove weights are used?
Generally, 8-ounce gloves are least padded and also the lightest. They are therefore suitable for children in the training, as well as for people who want to refine their striking techniques, as they can feel through the glove the hit.
10-ounce gloves are a standard of competition and are used in nearly all series. They are an optimal compromise of impact, weight, and upholstery.
12-ounce and 14-ounce gloves are often used in training. They are a bit heavier and so it is easier for a fighter to keep permanently 10 ounces up since he has always trained with 12 or 14.
16-ounces are most padded, thus providing the greatest protection to the fighter his hands and his opponent. 16 ounces are most frequently used in the sparring, as there is so simple enough protection in the training. Some boxers also go to workout with 16 ounces in training to train with a higher weight on their fists.
- 8oz – children & striking technique
- 10oz – competition
- 12oz – training
- 14oz – training or sparring
- 16oz – training or sparring
Which are the best sizes for training?
Of course, you do not need to buy all weights and in most clubs and camps, gloves are provided anyway. In principle, it is, therefore, worth to buy 12oz gloves and/or 14oz gloves. 12oz are, in our opinion, ideal for training, 14oz good for some sparring and training.
With what kind of gloves do you practice? What differences do you notice between the weights?
If you have further questions about this topic, please contact us in the Gym or at mikeknox@mkboxing.com .
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