How To Measure Arrow Shaft Length. The distance you come up with is for the arrow shaft length and not the total arrow length. Standard of measurement` the standard amo method of measuring an arrow is the distance between the bottom of the groove of the nock (where the string rests in the nock) to the end of the arrow, not including the tip or insert.
This distance includes a portion of the nock, the nock insert or outsert if any, and the shaft length. For the average person, this length is approximately equal to the length of the arrow to the tip of risers at full draw. Have your assistant measure from the center of your chest to the furthest tip of your fingers.
The best way to measure draw length is to nock an arrow on the string and draw the bow to your chosen anchor point.
When measuring an arrow’s overall length, any measurement that is taken should encompass the distance from the throat of the nock, to the point where any cut is to be placed at the arrow’s opposing end. Have your assistant measure from the center of your chest to the furthest tip of your fingers. This is the length used for shaft selection. If you do have someone that can help measure then stretch your arms out in front of you and extend your fingers with your palms together.