How To Measure Arrow Draw Length. Measure your arm span divide by 2.5 i like to call this the measure and divide method. The right sized arrow can make or break your shot.
The distance from the grip area to the nock that meets the string is your true draw length. Measure your arm span divide by 2.5 i like to call this the measure and divide method. Finally, grab your calculator and divide that number by 2.5.
This calculation is not exact, your draw length my vary slightly from the number you get, but it will get you a figure that can help you approximate appropriate bow length, safe arrow length, and compound bow draw length.
Grab your tape measure and measure the distance between the two points. I am using 1/4″ on my arrow. This calculation is not exact, your draw length my vary slightly from the number you get, but it will get you a figure that can help you approximate appropriate bow length, safe arrow length, and compound bow draw length. Using a tape measure or similar, place the end 1 3/4″ past the throat of the nock (remember that amo is actual draw length plus 1 3/4″.) mark the arrow at whatever increments you would like;