Find how long a lacrosse stick should be: pick the rules, age group and short, long or goalie stick to see the legal overall length range in inches and cm.
Lacrosse Stick Length Formula
This lookup reports the allowed overall crosse length for the selected rules set and role; it is not a player-height recommendation.
How the Calculation Works
The rules-set selection controls which age, role, unit, and measurement fields apply. Incompatible choices are not displayed. The lookup returns the published overall finished-crosse range, or the advisory 6U ground-to-waist maximum, in both inches and centimeters.
How to Use This Calculator
- Choose the rules set and age group, then a compatible crosse role when shown.
- For USA boys 6U, enter the player’s ground-to-waist measurement in inches or centimeters.
- Select Calculate and confirm the competition’s current rulebook before use.
Worked Example
Under USA Lacrosse boys 10U rules, a long crosse has a published overall length range of 47–54 inches, or 119.38–137.16 centimeters.
Input and Result Guide
| Item | How to use it |
|---|---|
| USA boys 6U | No minimum is listed; Appendix B advises that the crosse should be no longer than the player’s ground-to-waist measurement. |
| USA boys 8U and 10U | The lookup changes compatible roles and ranges by age, including a 47–54 inch long crosse at 10U. |
| USA boys 12U and 14U | Short: 40–42 inches; long: 52–72 inches; goalkeeper: 40–72 inches. |
| NCAA men | Short: 40–42 inches; long: 52–72 inches; goalkeeper: 40–72 inches. |
| NCAA women | Field: 35.5–43.25 inches (90–110 cm); goalkeeper: 35.5–52 inches (90–132 cm). |
Interpreting the Result
Treat the result as an overall-length lookup for the selected rules edition. It does not certify head dimensions, pocket depth, construction, inspection, or local event modifications.
Assumptions and Limitations
Overall length alone does not certify a legal crosse. Head dimensions, pocket, construction, inspection procedures, event modifications, and later rule changes can also matter; confirm the rulebook used by the competition.
Common Questions
Does this recommend a stick length from the player’s height?
No. It reports a published equipment-rule range. The only body measurement used is the USA boys 6U advisory ground-to-waist maximum.
Will my last successful calculation be restored?
Yes. The calculator saves a structured snapshot of the successful inputs in this browser and recomputes the restored result. Reset clears that saved state.
Sources
USA Lacrosse, 2026 Boys’ Youth Rulebook; NCAA, 2027 and 2028 Men’s Lacrosse Rules; NCAA, 2026 and 2027 Women’s Lacrosse Rules.
