Large condoms
Large condoms typically measure 56 to 57 mm across when you lay them flat. That size works for an erect girth of about 12–13.5 cm (4.7–5.3 in).
Large condom brands
Each of these lists a width of 56 to 57 mm. Where the manufacturer publishes a length, it's included.
Width is measured across the condom while it lies flat, and it is the number each brand prints on the box. Tap a product name to see where its figures come from.
Trojan gives no width figure for Magnum. Its own description says Magnum fits a penis at least 7.1 in in length and 4.75 in around. EU rules set a minimum condom length of 16 cm. In fact, ONE reports that 91% of people find standard condoms too long.
How is condom width measured?
The size on a condom box is its nominal width. To get that number, you lay the condom flat without stretching it and measure the narrowest point with a ruler. It comes to half the circumference. EU rules say this figure has to appear on the packet. The actual condom may sit as much as 2 mm above or below that figure and still meet the standard.
Plenty of regular condoms run smaller than this. Trojan Original and ONE's standard condoms both sit at 53 mm, while Okamoto's standard fit is 52 mm. The odd one out is Durex UK. Its regular fit already measures 56 mm, while its wide fit comes in at 57 mm, so the label alone won't tell you much. Go by the millimetre width instead.
Working out your size
Girth means how far it is around the penis. Since condom sizing uses erect numbers, measure yourself when fully hard.
- Take a soft tape measure and wrap it round the shaft at its thickest point. That's normally just under the head.
- No tape measure? Some string or a thin strip of paper will do. Mark the spot where it crosses itself, then hold it against a ruler.
- Find your girth in the table and read across to the width.
| Girth when erect | Nominal width |
|---|---|
| 10.5–12 cm (4.13–4.72 in) | 53 mm |
| 12–13.5 cm (4.72–5.31 in) | 57 mm |
| 13.5–14.5 cm (5.31–5.71 in) | 60 mm |
| 14.5–15.5 cm (5.71–6.10 in) | 64 mm |
| 15.5 cm or more (6.10 in or more) | 69 mm |
Those numbers are drawn from the Mister Size girth table. ONE also notes that the hole in a standard toilet paper roll measures about 5 in around. Brands differ, so treat that as a rough check only, not a real measurement.
What if standard large condoms are still too tight?
A condom needs to sit a bit snug against your girth so it doesn't slide around, ONE explains. Pinching, rolling up or breaking usually means it's too small. Slipping or bunching up points to too big. Durex warns that a poor fit makes breaking and slipping more likely.
Girth above roughly 13.5 cm? Then a 56 or 57 mm condom can still feel tight. Mister Size makes the 60, 64 and 69 mm sizes for exactly that. ONE reports that half of all people find standard condoms too snug, so needing something roomier is far from rare.
Do wide and large mean the same thing?
For the most part, yes. Wide, large and XL are all labels for a bigger nominal width, and that's the number that matters for girth. A few large condoms add length too, like ONE Legend at 208 mm. Others stick with a normal length, so check both figures when length is a worry.
SKYN Large
SKYN Large is 56 mm wide, a little roomier than a 53 mm regular such as Trojan Original. It suits many men whose girth sits around the average or just above it.
Where the width comes from
You don't need to do the maths from Okamoto's guide. Measure your girth, find it in the Mister Size table and buy that width. If you're between two sizes, try both, since a good fit should feel snug but never pinch.