since 1972
since 1972
Violins come in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called full
size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10 and 1/16.
The 4/4 size is the largest size and the 1/16 is the smallest.
All adults, regardless of their size, use the 4/4 size.
A common way of determining the size of violin is by age.
The chart below will help you to determine the size of violin to use.
| Age | Violin Size |
| 12 years and older | 4/4 |
| 10 - 11 | 3/4 |
| 8 -9 | 1/2 |
| 6 -7 | 1/4 |
| 5 -6 | 1/8 |
| 4 -5 | 1/10 |
| 3 years and younger | 1/16 |
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Some people prefer to take an actual measurement to determine the size of
violin to use.
The chart below will help you to determine the size of violin to use.
To determine the largest size of violin to use
Measure the length from your neck to your wrist when your arm is fully
extended.
To determine the most comfortable size of violin to use
Measure the length from your neck to the middle of your left-hand palm
when your arm is fully extended.
| Length | Violin Size |
| 23" | 4/4 |
| 22" | 3/4 |
| 20" | 1/2 |
| 18½" | 1/4 |
| 16½" | 1/8 |
| 15" | 1/10 |
| 14" | 1/16 |