How Tight Should Oura Ring Be? A Must-Read

Achieving the ideal fit for your Oura ring is crucial for both comfort and tracking precision. However, do you know how tight the ring should be? If you don’t, we highly recommend you read this article from the start to the end as we intend to cover the importance of direct skin contact of Oura ring for data accuracy, signs of a well-fitted ring, common fit issues to avoid, and expert tips for measuring and maintaining your ring’s fit over time. 

How Tight Should Oura Ring Be?

When considering how tight your Oura ring should be, striking the right balance is key to optimizing both comfort and tracking accuracy. The Oura ring should sit snugly at the base of your finger, allowing for natural movements throughout the day. 

A too tight ring will make you uncomfortable and lead to potential blood circulation issues, which is something you don’t want to go through. When the Oura ring is fitted correctly, it should secure well but should not have any deep marks on the finger you choose to wear. 

On the other hand, if it does not fit well on your finger, it throws the risk of falling off from the fingers at you especially when you are in the shower with an Oura ring. You know, finding a lost Oura ring can be really difficult. 

Most importantly, the Oura ring should fit well for an accurate data reading. So, finding the balance is super important to make the most out of an Oura ring. 

Slight fluctuations of the ring are normal, as the size of your finger is not the same throughout. In addition, the temperature outside and inside of your body and physical activities can slightly change the position of the ring. 

The point is that although the slight fluctuations are normal, the ring should be fitted securely without leaving marks for its safety and proper data reading. 

How Do You Select the Right Oura Ring Size?

To minimize the issues, it is important to choose the right size Oura ring right at the time you purchase it. Using the Oura ring Sizing Kit is the easiest way to select the right size ring. 

The Oura sizing kit comes with eight plastic ring sizes ranging from 8 to 13. You have the opportunity to choose one that fits nicely on your preferred finger. 

As you would have assumed, the finger you choose also has a role when it comes to comfort and accuracy. As per the manufacturer, they recommend wearing the Oura ring on your index finger to avoid issues. 

The next finger after your index finger is your middle finger. Whatever finger you prefer, it will be best if you don’t choose a finger that doesn’t have bigger knuckles. We say this because, more often than not, when the knuckles are bigger, the base of the fingers tends to be a bit narrow. This will lead you to be uncomfortable to wear the ring.

Once you select the ring size and a preferred finger, you should wear the ring and fist. This is a simple trick that you can use to check whether you have selected the correct ring size.

For example, if you see a big gap between the ring and your finger, it suggests that you have selected a bigger ring than needed. If you feel discomfort while fisting, it means the ring you opted for is too tight to wear throughout the day.

Here is a helpful video to watch

What is the Correct Orientation to Wear an Oura Ring?

Good question. You should notice that the sensors of the Oura ring are placed inside part of the ring. These sensors should always be in contact with the palm side of your hand. If not, the sensors won’t provide you with accurate data to work with. 

How to Remove an Oura Ring Safely?

Another important question, and let us answer it. If you select the right size of the ring, removing it should not be a demanding task. Still, we recommend removing the ring after you wash your hands for easy removal. This makes sliding the ring easy. 

Another important question that arises from this is whether it is safe to wash hands when the ring is on. Usually, water interaction doesn’t cause issues with Oura rings. However, the best practice would be to remove the ring after you wash your hand and dry the ring as well as your finger before you put it back on. 

This will prevent the accumulation of water between the ring and finger, causing unwanted issues in the long run. 

How to Consider Finger Size Fluctuations When You Wear an Oura Ring?

Fluctuations of the finger size throughout the day are very much normal. However, this can cause issues when you wear an Oura ring. 

For obvious reasons, fingers tend to become bigger when the temperature is high and shrink when it is low. That is why we recommended testing the size of your ring using the Sizing Kit to choose the best size for you.

You should try the ring for at least a day before opting for it. In addition, when testing, it would be best if you wear it at the temperatures that you would normally wear in your day-to-day life. 

Other than the temperatures, the humidity level and the physical activities that you would do during the day also play a major role when it comes to finger size fluctuations. So, before you pull your credit card out for the purchase, pay attention to those aspects as well to prevent future issues. 

Drawbacks of a Too Tight Oura Ring 

• A ring that is overly tight can restrict blood flow to the finger. This can lead to numbness or tingling feelings.
• As we explained earlier, if the ring leaves deep marks on your skin after wearing it for some time, it’s a sign that it may be too tight.
• Constant friction from a tight ring can cause irritation.
• If you struggle to take off the ring or notice that it becomes more difficult over time, it may be because it’s too tight. It also indicates that your finger has swollen.
• Tight rings can be uncomfortable during activities.
• A tight Oura ring can’t interfere with the functionality of the Oura ring, potentially affecting the accuracy of health data collection.