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Cello Size Guide

Determining the correct cello size for a player requires the consideration of three factors; height, arm length (A) and finger span (B)**. Use the table below, ensuring at least two of these three factors match, to select the correct cello size.

**The straight-line distance between the centre of the tip of the index finger and the centre of the tip of the little finger, of a spanned hand.

The following table provides a guide to selecting a suitable instrument size. Other factors may be taken into account, including teaching method, and teacher and player preference. Instrument sizes may vary within their defined fractional size; this guide applies to Stringers’ range of instruments, and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible, but not definitive

 

Age Height Distance 'A' Finger Span 'B' Cello Size
4 Varies 15"-15 3/4" 3 1/4"-3 1/2" 1/16
4-5 Varies 15 3/4"-16 1/2" 3 1/2" - 3 3/4" 1/10
5-6 Varies 16 1/2"-18" 3 3/4"-4" 1/8
6-8 Under 4'0" 18"-20" 4"-4 1/2" 1/4
8-10 4'0" - 4'6" 20"-22" 4 1/2"-5" 1/2
10-13 4'6" - 5'0" 22"-24" 5"-5 1/2" 3/4
13+ At least 5'0" At least 24" At least 5 1/2" 7/8 or 4/4 Full Size