Sizing by Arm Length
| Size of Violin | Arm Measurement | Age of Student |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 23.6"+ | 11 - 13+ YRS |
| 3/4 | 22.1" - 23.5" | 9 - 11 YRS |
| 1/2 | 20.1" - 22" | 7 - 8 YRS |
| 1/4 | 17.6" - 20" | 6 - 7 YRS |
| 1/8 | 17.1" - 17.5" | 5 - 6 YRS |
| 1/10 | 15.5" - 17" | 4 - 5 YRS |
| 1/16 | 14" - 15.4" | 3 - 4 YRS |
Sizing by Height
| Size of Violin | Player Height | Typical Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 50"+ (152 cm+) | 11 years to adult |
| 3/4 | 4'6" – 5'0" (137–152 cm) | 9 – 11 years |
| 1/2 | 4'3" – 4'6" (130–137 cm) | 7 – 8 years |
| 1/4 | 3'11" – 4'3" (119–130 cm) | 6 – 7 years |
| 1/8 | 3'6" – 3'10" (107–118 cm) | 5 – 6 years |
| 1/10 | 3'3" – 3'5" (99–106 cm) | 4 – 5 years |
| 1/16 | Under 3'3" (under 99 cm) | 3 – 4 years |