The 1mm to 6mm range can be worn over or under your shirt. It just depends on the look you’re trying to achieve, how you plan on wearing it, and frankly, how confident you are. What is the right men’s chain thickness?įirst off, there is no “right” or “wrong” size when it comes to men’s necklaces. The 2mm chain is comparable to the thickness of your headphone wire, while the 6mm chain is comparable to the thickness of a pencil.

So to summarize, the most common chains range anywhere from 1mm to 8mm, with the 1-2mm widths being the most widely available… and 6mm probably being the easiest to wear without going into the hip hop / rapper realm. You can see in the image above the wide variety of chain thicknesses, or widths, we were able to photograph.

And if you want to try out different chain thicknesses and lengths in gold vermeil before graduating to solid gold, you could start with our friends at GLD who have a solid selection. The price increases the thicker your chain is (more metal = more money), whether you’re going for a solid gold chain or another gold alternative.Ĭhains that are 7mm and above are not as common, but of course, you can still find them if you know where to look. You can also easily find chains in the 3-6mm widths. If your outfit is more casual, it may go on the outside of your shirt, depending on how long your chain is. If you’re going formal, you’d of course keep your chain underneath your shirt.

I’d consider these your “standard sized” chains that can easily be worn with both casual and formal outfits. The most widely-available chains I’ve seen have thicknesses anywhere from 1-2mm. What are the most common chain thicknesses?įirst off, when we say “chain thickness”, we’re talking about how wide the necklace links are, measured side to side in millimeters (mm).

150 mm actual size chart