Sizing chart for choosing a child's stringed instrument (violin and viola)
Below you will find a sizing chart to help your child choose the correct size violin or viola. The measurements are taken from neck to middle of palm, with the arm fully extended.
| Violin | Viola | ||
| Neck to middle of palm | Size | Neck to middle of palm | Size |
| 14" | 1/16 | 24.75" | 15" |
| 15.25" | 1/10 | 25.5" | 15.5" |
| 16.75" | 1/8 | 26.25" | 16" |
| 18.5" | 1/4 | 27" | 16.5" |
| 20.25" | 1/2 | ||
| 22.25" | 3/4 | ||
| 23.5 | 4/4 |