How to Determine Baseball Bat Length
Use these charts to assist with choosing the right length bat.
The general rule is, the taller the person, the longer the baseball bat. Use the following charts to assist with choosing the right length bat:
| Age | Bat Length |
|---|---|
| 5-7 years | 24" - 26" |
| 8-9 years | 26" - 28" |
| 10 years | 28" - 29" |
| 11-12 years | 30" - 31" |
| 13-14 years | 31" - 32" |
| 15-16 years | 32" - 33" |
| 17+ years | 34" |
| Weight | Height | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3'-3'4" | 3'5"-3'8" | 3'9"-4' | 4'1"-4'4" | 4'5"-4'8" | 4'9"-5' | 5'1"-5'4" | 5'5"-5'8" | 5'9"-6' | 6'1" + | |
| under 60 lbs | 26" | 27" | 28" | 29" | 29" | |||||
| 61 - 70 lbs | 27" | 27" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | ||||
| 71 - 80 lbs | 28" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | ||||
| 81 - 90 lbs | 28" | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | |||
| 91 - 100 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |||
| 101 - 110 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |||
| 111 - 120 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |||
| 121 - 130 lbs | 29" | 30" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | ||
| 131 - 140 lbs | 29" | 30" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | ||
| 141 - 150 lbs | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | |||
| 151 - 160 lbs | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | 32" | 33" | 33" | 33" | ||
| 161 - 170 lbs | 31" | 31" | 32" | 32" | 33" | 33" | 34" | |||
| 171 - 180 lbs | 32" | 33" | 33" | 34" | 34" | |||||
| over 180 lbs | 33" | 33" | 34" | 34" | ||||||
For more information please visit the Baseball Bat Frequently Asked Questions page.
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