Your Average Dimensions. Let's Compare

[KatintheHat]

I'm talking hats here.

All my hat's crowns average about 4 1/2" at the pinch, and 4" in the back.

My favorite brims are 2 3/4" to 3".

no appendages need apply.

 

[Justdog]

Dimensions

Western can go 4 inches brim and 5-5 1/2 crown.
Fedora 2 1/2 Brim 4 41/2 in. Definitely like high crown at this time.
Western like the unbound brim the most right now with a saucer shape.
Bound brims make the hat look smaller to me.
Finished brim for dress look though.
Have brims from 2 -31/2 currently in different styles.
Wide ribbon on classic fedoras thin on westerns
Hats are great and versatile as they change with the mood and taste of style.

 

[handlebar bart]

Crown about 5" at the front or slightly taller and brim between 2 1/4 and 2 1/2. I have acouple hats with lower crowns, but they don't make it into the rotation anymore. I'm 5' 10"

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I have a healthy variation across the board, but I suppose the average is about a 4 1/2" bashed crown with 2 5/8" brims being most numerous. My pre-blocked/bashed lids tend to be lower crowned, I notice, while those I bash myself are higher.

 

[bolthead]

I have a healthy variation across the board, but I suppose the average is about a 4 1/2" bashed crown with 2 5/8" brims being most numerous. My pre-blocked/bashed lids tend to be lower crowned, I notice, while those I bash myself are higher.

I like your new Avatar NB.....:eusa_clap

 

[mineral]

I know this might sound like a very odd request, but would those of you who post crown heights also post how tall you are? I had been thinking of how much of crown height I ought to use on my hats, and I would like to see what kind of ratios of crown heights to physical heights you all use to gain some inspiration.

 

[KatintheHat]

This is all very interesting to me.

I hope that you all are getting out the tapes and getting ready to share stats.

 

[MattJH]

I'm 5'11" and 160lbs. I've found that 5.5" crowns and 2 1/4" brims work the best on me.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I like your new Avatar NB.....:eusa_clap

Thank you Bolt. I must compliment you on that bold lid of yours, as well.

Mineral; I'm about 5' 9", but crown height should be determined largely by head shape. I mean, if your unusually tall or short, it's obviously a factor. But as a general guideline, a person's ideal crown height should be roughly equal to how long his visible face is while the hat is on. It's an estimate, and exceptions do occur, but it's a good starting place for most people.

 

[Dewhurst]

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Most of my fedoras are about 4 inches to 4 1/2 inches crown height. I have one or two which have a slightly lower crown.

The brims vary, usually being 2 inches to 2 5/8.

I am 5' 9".

 

[KatintheHat]

It all comes down to personal preference but, to me... A wider brimmed hat needs a tall crown.

 

[gtdean48]

I'm talking hats here.

All my hat's crowns average about 4 1/2" at the pinch, and 4" in the back.

My favorite brims are 2 3/4" to 3".

no appendages need apply.

Ditto... gtd

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Ditto... gtd

Mega Ditto....

 

[KatintheHat]

I know this got lost in the mess.

But, I'd truly appreciate a lil opinion here on hat size. Namely crown height and brim width.