Violin Family Instrument Size Guide

Violin

How to measure size?
  • Fully stretch your arm and palm, palm facing up, keep your arm parallel to the ground.
  • Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm.
  • Check the violin size chart and choose the right size.
Violin Size Chart
Size of
Violin 		Arm
Measurement 		Age of
Player
4/4 23.6"+ 11+ YRS
3/4 22.1" - 23.5" 9 - 11 YRS
1/2 20.1" - 22" 6 - 10 YRS
1/4 17.6" - 20" 4 - 7 YRS
1/8 17.1" - 17.5" 3 - 5 YRS
1/16 14" - 15.4" 3 - 4 YRS

Note:
Or you can choose the right size according to your age, but this is only the most basic method.

If you are between sizes, size down.

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Viola

You can use the same method as violin to size for viola.

How to measure size?
  • Fully stretch your arm and palm, palm facing up, keep your arm parallel to the ground.
  • Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm.
  • Check the violin size chart and choose the right size.

Viola Size Chart

Size of
Viola 		Arm
Measurement 		Age of
Player
16.5" 28" and up 14+ Years
16" 27"–28" 14+ Years
15.5" 26"–27" 12–14 Years
15" 23"–25" 11–13 Years
14" 22"–23" 9–12 Years
13" 20"–22" 8–10 Years
12" 18"–20" 7–9 Years
1/4 15"–18" 5–7 Years
1/8 14"–15" 3–5 Years

Note:
Or you can choose the right size according to your age, but this is only the most basic method.

If you are between sizes, size down.

Cello

The most important part of sizing a cello is the total height of the student.
You will want to measure the full height.
If the player’s height falls between sizes, size down.

Cello Size Chart

Size of
Cello		 Arm
Measurement		 Age of
Player
4/4 5' and up 15+ Years
3/4 4'6"–5' 9–15 Years
1/2 4'–4'6" 7–11 Years
1/4 3'6"–4' 5–7 Years
1/8 3'–3'6" 4–6 Years
1/10 3' 3–4 Years

Note:
Measure the player’s full height.

Bass

The most important part of sizing a bass is the total height of the student.
You will want to measure the full height. If the player’s height falls between sizes, size down.

Bass Size Chart

Size of
Bass		 Arm
Measurement		 Age of
Player
3/4 5'3" and up 15+ Years
1/2 4'10"–5'4" 11–15 Years
1/4 4'6"–5' 9–12 Years

Note:
Measure the player’s full height.

Bows

If you need to buy a bow, you can purchase it based on the size of your instrument.