Tallit Size Guide

Choose the Right Size for the Perfect Fit

Shawl Style Tallit Sizes

Worn around the shoulders and upper back with a lighter drape.

Tallit Size
(Width × Length)		 Fit Description Recommended Height
16" × 72" Extra narrow fit Small child
18" × 72" Standard youth / slim fit Under 5'0"
24" × 72" Standard adult shawl 5'0" – 5'10"
36" × 72" Full shoulder wrap 5'10"+
Traditional Full-Length Tallit Sizes

Worn over the shoulders and hanging down the front and back. May also be worn over the head during prayer.

Tallit Size Actual Dimensions
(Width × Length)		 Recommended Height
Size 28 27.5" × 51" Child
Size 45 43" × 63" 4'8" – 5'2"
Size 50 47" × 67" 5'2" – 5'6"
Size 55 51" × 72" 5'6" – 5'10"
Size 60 54" × 72" 5'10" – 6'1"
Size 70 58" × 72" 6'1" – 6'3"
Extra Long Traditional 59" × 80" Maximum traditional coverage
XX Large 67" × 72" Extra wide traditional fit

Understanding Tallit Measurements

All tallit sizes are listed as: Width × Length

Diagram showing tallit width and length measurements

WIDTH (First Number)

Measured across the shoulders, from one fringed side to the other.

Width determines how much the tallit wraps around your shoulders and upper back.

LENGTH (Second Number)

Measured from the top edge that rests near the neck down to the bottom fringed edge.

Length determines how far the tallit hangs down the front and back.

Example: 24" × 72"
24" Width = shoulder and back coverage
72" Length = how far the tallit hangs down

Shawl Style

  • Worn around the shoulders and upper back.
  • Hangs down slightly in front.
  • Lighter and more comfortable for everyday wear.
Example of shawl style tallit worn around the shoulders and upper back

Traditional Style

  • Worn over the shoulders and hangs down the front and back.
  • Can be worn over the head during prayer.
  • Provides fuller coverage and a more traditional fit.
  • Usually chosen when a fuller wrap is preferred.
Example of traditional full length tallit worn over the shoulders

How to Choose the Right Size

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Consider Your Height

Use the height recommendations in the charts as a general guide.

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Consider Your Coverage Preference

Choose a wider width for more shoulder and back coverage.

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Between Sizes?

Most people choose the larger size for a fuller traditional appearance.

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Personal Preference

This is only a recommendation. Some people have their own preference on how they wear their tallit.

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Important Note

Tallit sizes are only a recommendation. Some people prefer a looser fit, fuller coverage, or a different style based on how they wear their tallit.