Violin Sizes Explained: From 1/16 to 4/4 (and the 7/8 'Lady's Violin')
Choosing the right size is the first real decision when buying a violin, and getting it wrong holds a player back more than almost any other factor. Here is how violin sizing works and how to find the right fit. How violin sizes work Violins are sold in fractional sizes that describe body length, not a literal fraction of anything. The common sizes, from smallest to largest: Size Typical player 1/16, 1/10 Very young children 1/8, 1/4 Young children 1/2 Older children 3/4 Pre-teens / smaller teens 4/4 (full) Most teens and all adults The fractions are traditional labels, not exact proportions — a 1/2 violin is not half the length of a full size. ...