Good grip strength for men aged 80–85
A good grip strength for men aged 80–85 is around 29.5 kg — the median. 38.2 ranks superior; 15.6 or below is below average. See the Grip Strength calculator.
| Percentile | Grip Strength | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 15.6 | Below average |
| 25th | 21.5 | Below average |
| 50th | 29.5 | Good |
| 75th | 34.6 | Excellent |
| 90th | 38.2 | Superior |
Verified source: Hand-grip strength reference values by age & sex — Wang YC, Bohannon RW, Li X, Sindhu B, Kapellusch J — J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, "Hand-Grip Strength: Normative Reference Values… 18 to 85 Years" 48(9):685–693, Table 2 (2018 (U.S. NIH Toolbox, n = 1,232)). Reproduced verbatim and checked cell-by-cell. Dominant-hand percentile values (10th–90th) transcribed verbatim from the primary PDF's Table 2; the men 25–29 mean of 49.7 kg matches the paper's abstract. Official source · Sources & methodology
Frequently asked questions
What is a good grip strength for men aged 80–85?
About 29.5 kg is a good, median (50th-percentile) grip strength for men aged 80–85. 38.2 kg ranks superior (90th percentile), while 15.6 kg or below is below average.
What is the average grip strength for men aged 80–85?
The median grip strength for men aged 80–85 is 29.5 kg — half score above it and half below (dominant-hand grip strength from U.S. national-survey percentiles).