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Free kayak paddle length calculator for recreational and touring paddlers. Enter height in inches, choose low- or high-angle style, and optionally add beam width for wide hulls. Get a suggested length in centimeters (rounded to common 2 cm steps) with an inch equivalent.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
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Example: 70 in ≈ 5 ft 10 in. Measure barefoot or as you paddle.
High-angle setups often use a slightly shorter paddle.
Wider boats often need a bit more reach—rough tiers: over 24 in (+5 cm), over 28 in (+10 cm).
Paddle length
232 cm
≈ inches
91.3 in
Your height: 177.8 cm (70.0 in)
Approximate retail size—try paddles in person when possible. Whitewater and specialty boats may need different lengths.
Typical SKUs
220, 230, 240…
Matches how many manufacturers label shafts.
Relaxed
Shallower stroke
Common for flatwater and day trips.
More vertical
−10 cm rule
A coarse offset—your coach may fine-tune.
>24 in / >28 in
+5 / +10 cm
Rough adders for fishing and rec hulls.
Convert
cm inside
We show cm and inches for the paddle result.
Demo day
On-water test
Blade area and shaft flex also change feel.
70 in tall, low-angle, 26 in beam
Suggested paddle
232 cm
≈ inches
91.3 in
We convert your height to centimeters, apply a linear fit similar to common retail sizing charts for low-angle touring paddles, subtract length for a high-angle preference, add optional reach for wider beams, then round to the nearest 2 cm step.
baseline_cm ≈ 0.556 × height_cm + 128if high-angle: baseline_cm − 10if beam > 28 in: +10 cm; else if > 24 in: +5 cmround to nearest 2 cmThis is an approximation—different brands publish different charts.
On the water too? See surfboard volume and scuba weight.
Get a Custom Calculator for Your SiteIf you change only from low-angle to high-angle in the calculator, the suggested length drops by about 10 cm before rounding—compare side-by-side with your on-water cadence.
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