ArtScroll Schottenstein Talmud Sizes Explained: Full-Size vs. Daf Yomi vs. Travel
Which size of the Schottenstein Gemara is right for you — for the beis medrash, the daily shiur, or the road.
The ArtScroll Schottenstein Talmud comes in several sizes with the same text and elucidation — the difference is dimensions, weight, and how you’ll use them.
The three main sizes
1. Full-Size
The flagship edition — large, commanding volumes. Best for a home or beis medrash set, a permanent reference library, and gifting (a full-size Shas is a classic chasunah or siyum gift). Trade-off: heavy to carry.
2. Daf Yomi Size (~7″ × 10″)
The most popular all-around size — smaller and lighter, still very readable. The size most Daf Yomi learners carry daily. Best for one do-it-all set.
3. Travel / Compact
The lightest, most portable option, built for a bag or a flight. Best as a second carry set — browse Travel & Compact Gemara.
Quick decision
| Your situation | Best size |
|---|---|
| Home/beis medrash set or gifting | Full-Size |
| Daily Daf Yomi, one set for everything | Daf Yomi size |
| Constant travel, second set | Travel/Compact |
Tip: you don’t have to buy the whole Shas at once — build it a masechta at a time and browse by masechta, or start with a complete set.
Frequently asked
What size is the Daf Yomi Schottenstein? About 7″ × 10″ — smaller than full-size, easy to carry to a daily shiur.
Is the text the same in every size? Yes — same translation and elucidation; only the dimensions and weight change.
What does not change by size
Across Full-Size, Daf Yomi size, and Travel/Compact, you stay in the same Schottenstein elucidation and text family. Only dimensions, weight, and portability change — not the learning content.
More questions
Can I mix sizes in one Shas? Prefer one size for shelf uniformity. A travel set as a second carry set is fine — that is what the compact line is for.
Gift: which size? Full-size suits a permanent library or classic gift. Choose Daf Yomi size when the learner will carry it to shiur.
Next steps
Browse by masechta, start a complete set, or open the ArtScroll Schottenstein Talmud aisle. Related guides: Schottenstein vs. Koren · Hebrew Gemara editions compared · Gemara & Talmud.