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Violin Sizes
To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between the left side of your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm with your arm raised perpendicular to your body.
Arm Length Approximate Age Violin Size
14" to 15 3/8" 3-5 yrs. 1/16
15 3/8" to 16 7/8" 3-5 yrs. 1/10
16 7/8" to 18 1/2" 3-5 yrs. 1/8
18 1/2" to 20 3/8" 4-7 yrs 1/4
20 3/8" to 22 1/4" 6-10 yrs 1/2
22 1/4" to 23 5/8" 9-11 yrs 3/4
23 5/8" & up. 9-Adult 4/4 (Full Size)
14" to 15 3/8" 3-5 yrs. 1/16
15 3/8" to 16 7/8" 3-5 yrs. 1/10
16 7/8" to 18 1/2" 3-5 yrs. 1/8
18 1/2" to 20 3/8" 4-7 yrs 1/4
20 3/8" to 22 1/4" 6-10 yrs 1/2
22 1/4" to 23 5/8" 9-11 yrs 3/4
23 5/8" & up. 9-Adult 4/4 (Full Size)
Guide created: 10/12/06 (updated 10/04/09)
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