Chart for sizing of the wool Arba Kanfot Tzitzit, Abra Kanfos Tzitzis for kids and adults
Size-numbers are based on the width of the front panel in inches.
Fit | Width (inches) |
Width (cm) |
Size Equivalent |
Amah/אַמָּה according to... |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ages 3-4 | 8 | 20.32 | 3 | |
Ages 5-6 | 10 | 25.4 | 3 | |
Ages 7-8 | 12 | 30.48 | 4 | |
Ages 9-10 | 14 | 35.56 | 5 | |
Ages 11-12 | 16 | 40.64 | 6 | |
X-Small / Teen | 18 | 45.72 | 18 | Ben Ish Chai בן איש חי |
Small | 20 | 50.8 | 20 | Baal HaTanya בעל התניא |
Medium | 22 | 55.88 | 22 | |
Large | 24 | 60.96 | 24 | Chazon Ish חזון איש |
X-Large | 26 | 60.04 | 26 | |
XX-Large | 28 | 71.12 | 28 |
Since it will shrink slightly after a few washings, the manufacturer makes the cloth approximately one to 2.25 inches (2.54 to 6.35cm) wider than the specified size, so after wash and/otre use, the cloth should still fit right and comply to the Shiur/שיער.
Please note that this chart merely follows mainstream preferences. Many suggest larger or smaller than this chart.
If you typically like your Arba Kanfot on the smaller size, choose a size smaller than suggested. If you typically like your Arba Kanfot on the larger size, choose a size larger than suggested.
Read more about the Shiur of Arba Kanfot