🏹 Bow Draw Length Calculator
Find your ideal draw length and recommended arrow length using wingspan or height
| Wingspan (in) | Draw Length (in) | Height Range | Typical User |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56" | 20.5" | 4'10"–5'0" | Small youth / petite adult |
| 58" | 21.5" | 5'0"–5'2" | Youth, small adult |
| 60" | 22.5" | 5'1"–5'3" | Short adult, youth 13–15 |
| 62" | 23.5" | 5'2"–5'5" | Short-arm adult |
| 64" | 24.5" | 5'4"–5'6" | Average adult female |
| 66" | 25.5" | 5'5"–5'7" | Average adult |
| 68" | 26.5" | 5'6"–5'9" | Average adult male |
| 70" | 27.5" | 5'8"–5'11" | Common adult male |
| 72" | 28.5" | 5'10"–6'1" | Tall adult male |
| 74" | 29.5" | 6'0"–6'3" | Long-arm archer |
| 76" | 30.5" | 6'2"–6'5" | Tall archer |
| 78" | 31.5" | 6'4"+ | Very tall archer |
| 80" | 32.5" | 6'5"+ | Exceptional reach |
| Height | Height (in) | Est. Draw Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'0" | 60" | ~24.0" | Verify with wingspan method |
| 5'2" | 62" | ~24.8" | Less accurate for short limbs |
| 5'4" | 64" | ~25.6" | Average female range |
| 5'6" | 66" | ~26.4" | Common adult range |
| 5'8" | 68" | ~27.2" | Common adult range |
| 5'10" | 70" | ~28.0" | Average male range |
| 6'0" | 72" | ~28.8" | Common male range |
| 6'2" | 74" | ~29.6" | Tall archer |
| 6'4" | 76" | ~30.4" | Tall archer |
| 6'6" | 78" | ~31.2" | Very tall archer |
| Draw Length | Compound Arrow | Recurve Arrow | Traditional Longbow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22" | 22.5"–23" | 23"–23.5" | 23.5"–24" |
| 24" | 24.5"–25" | 25"–25.5" | 25.5"–26" |
| 26" | 26.5"–27" | 27"–27.5" | 27.5"–28" |
| 27" | 27.5"–28" | 28"–28.5" | 28.5"–29" |
| 28" | 28.5"–29" | 29"–29.5" | 29.5"–30" |
| 29" | 29.5"–30" | 30"–30.5" | 30.5"–31" |
| 30" | 30.5"–31" | 31"–31.5" | 31.5"–32" |
| 31" | 31.5"–32" | 32"–32.5" | 32.5"–33" |
| 32" | 32.5"–33" | 33"–33.5" | 33.5"–34" |
Find the right length of the bow is very important cause If the bow are not correctly set for your draw length, become almost impossible hit the target always the same way. When one draw, the arm of the shooter should form 90-degree corner with the body; that happens only if the draw length matches the size and length of the arms.
So how count that length? The most reliable method is measure the wingspan and divide it by 2.5. Stand with the arms straight and the palms turned forward, as the letter T. Have some measure the distance of the tip of one middle finger until the other.
How to Measure Your Bow Draw Length
Later, divide that number by 2.5. For instance, wingspan of 73 inches divided by 2.5 give initial draw length of around 29.2 inches. Recall, that that is only start; try various lengths to see, what felts most comfortably.
Exists also table of wingspan against draw length, that can help. Wingspan of 71 inches correspond to approximately 28 inches, 72 inches give around 28.5, and 75 inches point 30 inches. Even so, this chart assumes right position: relaxed shoulders, head high, chin level and the elbow of the draw arm in line with the arrow.
Other mode is use measuring-tape. Lay the fist against wall with the arm straight, and measure from the wall until the corner of the mouth. If that distance is 27 inches, add 1.75 inches for receive the AMO-draw length of 28.75 inches.
That addition of 1.75 inches is the industry standard for AMO-draw length.
Officially, one measures the draw length from the nock point on the string until the throat of the grip, plus 1 and 3/4 inches. This measure also approximately matches the arrow length, that requires shooter of compound bow. Because not all companies measure draw length the same method, it is possible that need do some corrections depending on the model.
For children under 10 years, the typical draw length is between 19 and 23 inches. The industry standard for measure the weight of bow are 28 inches, although many traditional shooters indeed draw less long than that. Higher folks require much more long distances.
Some higher than 6 feet and 3 inches could measure 32.5 inches, what hampers the search of the right bow, because they locate outside the standard measures.
Short bows reach their ideal draw length more quickly. When one passes that spot, the bow can experience stacking, what does the draw much more difficult. Are widely more well have draw length a bit too short than too long, especially if one wears thick clothes.
Also the corner of the string adjusts with various lengths, what can affect the position of the anchor.
