Violin, Viola, Cello Sizing Guide
Please use the following measurements as a guideline when sizing your child at home. Measurements are typically taken from the neck to the center of the palm when the arm is extended out to the side.
| Arm measurement from neck to middle of palm | Violin or Viola Size |
| 14 1/8" | 1/16 Violin |
| 15 3/8" | 1/10 Violin |
| 16 7/8" | 1/8 Violin |
| 18 1/2" | 1/4 Violin |
| 20 3/8" | 1/2 Violin or 12" Viola |
| 22 1/4" | 3/4 Violin or 13" Viola |
| 23 5/8" | 4/4 Violin or 14" Viola |
| 25" | 15" Viola |
| 26" | 16" Viola |
| Arm measurement from neck to middle of palm | Cello Size |
| 16″ and under | 1/10 Cello |
| 16″ to 18″ | 1/8 Cello |
| 18″ to 20″ | 1/4 Cello |
| 20″ to 22″ | 1/2 Cello |
| 22″ to 24″ | 3/4 Cello |
| 24″ | 4/4 Full Cello |
| Child Height | Cello Size |
| 3′ under | 1/10 Cello |
| 3′ to 3’6″ | 1/8 Cello |
| 3’6″ to 4′ | 1/4 Cello |
| 4′ to 4’6″ | 1/2 Cello |
| 4’6″ to 5′ | 3/4 Cello |
| 5’+ | 4/4 Full Cello |