Vertical Jump Test & Norms
The vertical jump measures explosive lower-body power — how high you can spring from a standstill. Enter your jump height to see your rating on the standard adult fitness-testing scale.
How to measure your vertical jump
Measure your standing reach, then jump and touch as high as you can; the difference is your vertical jump.
Vertical jump rating norms (adults ~20–30)
| Rating | Men (cm) | Men (in) | Women (cm) | Women (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | > 70 | > 28 | > 60 | > 24 |
| Very good | 61–70 | 24–28 | 51–60 | 20–24 |
| Above average | 51–60 | 20–24 | 41–50 | 16–20 |
| Average | 41–50 | 16–20 | 31–40 | 12–16 |
| Below average | 31–40 | 12–16 | 21–30 | 8–12 |
| Poor | 21–30 | 8–12 | 11–20 | 4–8 |
| Very poor | < 21 | < 8 | < 11 | < 4 |
A widely-used fitness-testing rating scale (via TopEndSports) for adults ~20–30 — a practical reference, not a peer-reviewed clinical norm.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good vertical jump?
On the standard adult scale, an above-average jump is about 20–24 inches (51–60 cm) for men and 16–20 inches (41–50 cm) for women; excellent is over 28 inches (70 cm) for men and over 24 inches (60 cm) for women. Use the calculator to rate yours.
What is the average vertical jump?
For adult men, an average vertical jump is roughly 16–20 inches (41–50 cm); for adult women, about 12–16 inches (31–40 cm). Trained jumpers and basketball or volleyball athletes are well above this; elite athletes can exceed 30 inches.
How do you measure your vertical jump?
Measure your standing reach (highest point you touch flat-footed), then jump and touch as high as you can. Your vertical jump is the difference. You can do it against a wall with chalk, or with a Vertec or jump mat for more precision.
Are these vertical jump norms by age?
The standard rating scale here is for adults roughly 20–30 years old; younger and older people typically jump lower. Unlike our grip-strength and VO₂max pages — which use peer-reviewed clinical reference data — this is a widely-used fitness-testing scale, so treat it as a practical guide rather than a precise population norm.