Violin Sizing Chart
| Violin Sizing Guide | ||
| Arm Length | Approx. Age | Violin Size |
| 14" to 15 3/8" | 3-5 years | 1/16 |
| 15 3/8" to 17" | 3-5 years | 1/10 |
| 17.1" to 17.5" | 3-5 years | 1/8 |
| 17.6" to 20" | 4-7 years | 1/4 |
| 20" to 22" | 6-10 years | 1/2 |
| 22" to 23.5" | 9-11 years | 3/4 |
| 23.5" and up | 9 - Adult | 4/4 (Full Size) |
*Measure from the middle of the left palm to the neck, with left arm and hand fully extended out perpendicular to body (as if holding a violin).
| The following graph is a general guideline for sizing your instrument. | ||
| Grade | Violin/Cello Size | Note |
| K | 1/8 *(1/4) | * If your child is as tall as most 1st graders then choose 1/4 size. |
| 1 | 1/4 | |
| 2 | 1/4 *(1/2) | * If your child is as tall as most 3rd graders then choose 1/2 size. |
| 3 | 1/2 | |
| 4 | 1/2 *(3/4) | * If your child is as tall as most 5th graders then choose 3/4 size. |
| 5 | 3/4 | |
| 6 | 3/4 *(4/4) | * If your child is as tall as most 7th graders then choose 4/4 size. |
| 7-Adult | 4/4 (Full Size) | |
