Cricket Bat Size Guide
What size cricket bat do you need?
Enter your height and compare the makers’ charts. Then check weight, pickup and the bat you actually want to buy. No sign-up needed.
Start with height
No sign-upMeasure without shoes. How to measure
Enter the player's height to see a starting size.
At a glance
Cricket bat size chart
Use the player's height, not their age. These are Kookaburra's published bands. At a boundary, try both sizes.
| Bat size | Height in cm | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| Size 1 | Under 130 cm | Under 4 ft 3 |
| Size 2 | 130 to 137 cm | 4 ft 3 to 4 ft 6 |
| Size 3 | 137 to 145 cm | 4 ft 6 to 4 ft 9 |
| Size 4 | 145 to 152 cm | 4 ft 9 to 5 ft |
| Size 5 | 152 to 160 cm | 5 ft to 5 ft 3 |
| Size 6 | 160 to 165 cm | 5 ft 3 to 5 ft 5 |
| Harrow | 165 to 170 cm | 5 ft 5 to 5 ft 7 |
| Small Adult | 170 to 175 cm | 5 ft 7 to 5 ft 9 |
| Short Handle | 175 to 183 cm | 5 ft 9 to 6 ft |
| Long Blade | Over 183 cm | Over 6 ft |
Buy for the player they are now.
A bigger bat is not a saving if they struggle to swing it. Check the size, then let them compare the pickup with their current bat.
The parent's sizing guide →Before you buy
Length is the first check.
Can you control it?
Read pounds and ounces, compare pickup and test the actual bat.
Weight guide →02 / FeelHandle and middle
Round or oval, low or high. What those labels tell you, and what they do not.
Handle and profile →03 / WillowWhat are you paying for?
Compare the maker's grade description without assuming a higher number means a better fit.
Willow guide →Bat care, practice and buying
Practical checks for nets, maintenance and your next bat.
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Prepare a clear cricket bat fault report with purchase records, photos and use history. Separate manufacturer warranty terms from your rights against the seller.
Read the guide →How to put a grip on a cricket bat
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Know what an anti-scuff sheet covers, how it differs from edge tape and what to check before fitting or replacing protection on a cricket bat.
Read the guide →How to clean a cricket bat without guessing at the finish
Separate a cricket bat's surface marks from damage, identify its finish and decide when cleaning should become a maker-led refurbishment.
Read the guide →Cricket bat size regulations: length, width, depth and edges
Check MCC's cricket bat dimension limits and gauge requirement. Understand why legal maximums are different from choosing the right size for a player.
Read the guide →Knocking in a cricket bat: what does yours still need?
Check whether your cricket bat needs knocking in, what pre-prepared means and how to plan its first use without overriding the maker’s instructions.
Read the guide →Oiling a cricket bat: check the finish first
Find out when a cricket bat needs oil, why covered blades need different care and what to ask before adding a facing or starting preparation.
Read the guide →How to store a cricket bat over winter
A practical end-of-season cricket bat storage checklist: inspect the blade, separate wet kit, arrange repairs and check the fit before the next season.
Read the guide →Cricket bat cracks: repair, service or replace?
Work out what to record when a cricket bat cracks, when to stop using it and how to compare a repair quote with a replacement that fits.
Read the guide →Buying a second-hand cricket bat: a checking guide
Check size, true weight, damage, repair history and the total cost before buying a used cricket bat. Includes questions to send the seller.
Read the guide →Run by Phil Patterson, Blue Canvas AI, Derry. Maker links are ordinary links: we do not currently receive affiliate commission.
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