Violin size chart

Violin Size

Arm Length (Neck to Palm)

Body Size

Typical Use

1/16

14″–15.4″ (35.5–39 cm)

Very Small

Petite beginners

1/10

15.5″–17″ (39.5–43 cm)

Very Small

Petite beginners

1/8

17.1″–17.5″ (43.5–44.5 cm)

Small

Small students

1/4

17.6″–20″ (44.6–51 cm)

Small to Medium

Children & petite players

1/2

20.1″–22″ (51–56 cm)

Medium

Youth players

3/4

22.1″–23.5″ (56–59.5 cm)

Medium-Large

Youth to smaller adults

4/4 (Full)

23.6″+ (60 cm and up)

Large

Teens & adults