Knowledge of the shape and dimensions of the glenoid cavity are important in the design and proper fitting of glenoid component for total shoulder arthroplasty. One hundred and forty two dry scapulae (62 right and 80 left) of unknown sex and age, belonging to Indian population, were examined using digital vernier caliper. The height and anteroposterior width of the glenoid cavity was measured at three different levels. Shape of the glenoid cavity, based on the presence of a notch on the anterior glenoid rim, was noted as pear, oval or inverted comma shape. The mean height of the glenoid cavity was observed as 35.03 ± 5.25 mm on the right side and 35.3 ± 3.41mm on the left side. The Anteroposterior diameter was 24.17 ± 2.57 mm on the right and 23.9 ± 2.66 mm on the left side. 49.9% glenoid cavities were pear shape, 38% were oval and 12.05% were of inverted comma shape. Size of the glenoid cavity is variable. Hence while designing the glenoid component of the prosthesis; the smaller dimensions of the glenoid cavities in Indian population should be considered.