Size Chart for Wool Arba Kanfot

Size Chart for Wool Arba Kanfos

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.

Size Chart
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