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 |