Bow Size Guide
Violin & Viola Bows
| Age | Distance 'A' | Bow Size |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Less than 15" | 1/32 |
| 4-5 | 15"-15 3/4" | 1/16 |
| 5-6 | 15 3/4"-16 1/2" | 1/10 |
| 5-7 | 16 1/2"-18" | 1/8 |
| 6-8 | 18"-20" | 1/4 |
| 8-10 | 20"-21 1/2" | 1/2 |
| 10-12 | 21 1/2"-23" | 3/4 |
| 12+ | At least 23" | 4/4 Full Size |
Cello Bows
| Age | Distance 'A' | Finger Span 'B' | Cello Bow Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15"-15 3/4" | 3 1/4"-3 1/2" | 1/16 |
| 4-5 | 15 3/4"-16 1/2" | 3 1/2" - 3 3/4" | 1/10 |
| 5-6 | 16 1/2"-18" | 3 3/4"-4" | 1/8 |
| 6-8 | 18"-20" | 4"-4 1/2" | 1/4 |
| 8-10 | 20"-22" | 4 1/2"-5" | 1/2 |
| 10-13 | 22"-24" | 5"-5 1/2" | 3/4 |
| 13+ | At least 24" | At least 5 1/2" | 4/4 Full Size |