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Pro Scooter Size Calculator
A pro scooter fits when the top of the bars sits between the rider hip and waist. A 4 ft 9 in rider wants about 32 to 34 in total height (roughly 21 to 23 in bars); a 5 ft 6 in rider wants 35 to 37 in. Park and trick riders sit at the low end, street and taller riders at the high end.
Pro scooter sizeUpdates as you type
Total height 31.5 to 33.5 in (bars about 20.0 to 22.0 in)
- Rider height
- 4 ft 9 in (57 in)
- Hip to waist, roughly
- 29 to 34 in
- Typical age for this size
- 9 to 12
- Bar width to look for
- 21 to 22 in
Bar height on a listing is usually the bar alone; total height adds the fork, headset and wheel, about 11 to 12 in on 110 to 120 mm wheels. Bars can be cut down, never extended.
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This calculator converts a rider's height into the right total bar height range for a pro (stunt) scooter, the sizing that actually matters for control at the skatepark or on the street. Pro scooters are sized very differently from kick or electric scooters: bar height relative to rider height determines how much control and clearance a rider has for tricks. Enter your height to get a bar height range to shop for.
How pro scooter sizing works
Total height is measured from the ground to the top of the handlebar. The general ranges are: under 4 ft, 28 to 30 inches; 4 ft to 4 ft 5, 30 to 32 inches; 4 ft 5 to 4 ft 11, 32 to 34 inches; 4 ft 11 to 5 ft 5, 34 to 36 inches; 5 ft 5 to 5 ft 10, 35 to 37 inches; and over 5 ft 10, 36 to 39 inches. Bar-only height (measuring from the deck rather than the ground) runs about 11.5 inches less than these total height figures. Park riders often prefer the lower end of their range for easier bar spins and clearance; street riders often prefer the higher end for more standing control.
A worked example
A rider at 5 ft 2 in falls in the 4 ft 11 to 5 ft 5 band, giving a total height target of 34 to 36 inches. If that rider mostly rides park and does a lot of bar spins, the calculator points toward the lower end, around 34 inches, for easier bar clearance during tricks. If the same rider mostly rides street and wants more standing leverage and control, the higher end, around 36 inches, is the better starting point.
What sizing can't fix on its own
Bars can be cut down to fit shorter but can never be extended, so when in doubt between two sizes, buying slightly taller and trimming down is the safer direction than buying too short. This calculator sizes the bar height only; deck length, wheel size and weight of the complete setup are separate choices that depend more on riding style (park vs street) and trick preference than on rider height alone.
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Questions riders ask
What if my height falls right between two bar height ranges?
Lean toward the lower end of the taller range if you ride park and want easier bar clearance for spins, or the higher end of the shorter range if you ride street and want more standing control. Since bars can be cut down but never extended, buying slightly taller than the exact calculated number and trimming to fit is generally the safer choice.
Why is bar-only height different from total height?
Total height is measured from the ground to the top of the bar, including deck thickness and wheel diameter. Bar-only height measures from the deck surface upward and runs about 11.5 inches less than the total height figure. Listings sometimes state one or the other, so check which measurement a specific product is using before comparing it to this calculator's output.
Should park riders and street riders size differently?
Yes, generally. Park riders tend to prefer the lower end of their height range for easier bar spins and more clearance during tricks, while street riders often prefer the higher end for more leverage and standing control while riding rails, ledges and gaps. Both are valid choices within the same overall height-based range.
Can I just buy a scooter with a taller bar and cut it down myself?
That is a common approach among experienced riders, since bars can be shortened but never lengthened. Buying at or slightly above the top of your calculated range gives room to test different heights and trim gradually until it feels right, rather than committing to a single exact cut immediately.
Wear a helmet every ride, and check your state and city rules on age, speed and where scooters may ride. This page is researched guidance, not professional, legal or medical advice. Specifications come from each product listing and can change; confirm on the listing before you buy.