NZAP Draw-Length Calculator
Measuring Your Draw Length is Easy

Idiot-Proof Archery by Bernie Pellerite

Taken from Idiot Proof Archery by Bernie Pellerite

A close estimate of your draw length can be determined by measuring your wingspan, the distance between your fingertips with your arms extended. To measure, stand with your back against a wall with your arms extended as far as possible. Now have someone mark the very tips of your two index fingers and measure the distance between the two marks in inches. This is your wingspan.

If your wingspan is 73 inches (the most common) your draw length is 29 inches. If it is under 73 inches, subtract 1/2 inch for each inch under and if it is over 73 inches add 1/2 inch per each inch over.

Not great at maths? (join the club) Use the handy calculator below. Just enter your wingspan in the first green box, push the green "Do It!" button and read the results in the last green box.

Keep in mind that this is just your starting draw length. Experience and practice may dictate a slightly different measurement is the best for you. The draw length that feels the most comfortable and gives you the best results is the ultimate one to use.

Special thanks to Josh from Auckland for sending the Java script that makes this calculator work.