Tallit Katan Size Guide

Choose the Right Size for Your Tallit Katan / Arba Kanfos

Use the chart below to assist you in choosing the appropriate size for your Tallit Katan or Arba Kanfos. The chart includes both children's and adult sizes.

Children's Sizes

Recommended sizing based on chest/weight and age.

Size Chest / Weight Age
2 27–29 lbs 3–4
3 28–33 lbs 4–5
4 33–38 lbs 5–7
5 18"–22" 7–9
6 22"–26" 9–11
7 26"–30" 11–13
Adult's Sizes

Recommended sizing based on chest size and garment measurement.

Size Chest Size Measurement
18 30"–32" 18" × 48"
20 34"–36" 20" × 52"
22 38"–40" 22" × 54"
24 42"–44" 24" × 56"
26 46"–48" 26" × 58"
28 50"–52" 28" × 60"
T-Shirt Tzitzit Size Guide

Use this guide to compare standard T-shirt sizing with chest measurements when choosing an adult Tallit Katan size.

US Size X Small Small Medium Large X Large XX Large
Chest Size 30"–32" 34"–36" 38"–40" 42"–44" 46"–48" 50"–52"
T-shirt chest measurement guide

How to Choose the Right Size

Use these recommendations as a helpful starting point when selecting your Tallit Katan.

Check Chest Size

Adult sizes are based primarily on chest size and garment measurement.

Children's Fit

Children's sizes are estimated using weight, chest size, and age ranges.

Preferred Coverage

Some customers prefer a looser or longer fit depending on how they wear their tzitzit.

Between Sizes?

When unsure, many people choose the larger size for extra comfort.

Important Note

These sizes are only a recommendation. Some people have their own preference on how they wear their Tallit Katan or tzitzit.