There are various sizes of cellos available. Recommendations for finding the right size for you or your child may be based on the following:<p><strong>By Your Age:</strong></p><ul><li>1/8 size - 4 to 6 years old</li><li>1/4 size - 5 to 7 years old</li><li>1/2 size - 7 to 11 years old</li><li>3/4 size - 11 to 15 years old</li><li>4/4 size - 15 and above</li></ul><p><strong>By Your Height:</strong></p><ul><li>1/8 to 1/4 size - below 4 feet</li><li>1/2 size - 4 to 4 1/2 feet</li><li>3/4 size - 4 1/2 to 5 feet</li><li>4/4 size - 5 feet and above</li></ul><p><strong>By Body Length:</strong></p><ul><li>1/8 size - 17.75 to 20 inches</li><li>1/4 size - 20 to 23 inches</li><li>1/2 size - 23 to 26 inches</li><li>3/4 size - 26 to 27.25 inches</li><li>4/4 size - 30 inches and above</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Sizing Tips:</strong></p><ul><li>Sit up straight on a chair, your feet must be touching the floor.</li><li>Set the endpin of the cello to around 12 inches.</li><li>Now at a 45 degree angle, let the cello rest against your chest.</li><li>The top of the cello must rest at the center of your chest.</li><li>The C string peg must be near your left ear.</li></ul>