Vertical Jump Calculator

Measuring your vertical jump

The standard test measures your standing reach (arm fully extended overhead, feet flat) and your best jump-touch reach (marking the highest point you can touch after a jump), then subtracts the two.

For consistent results, measure standing reach and jump reach using the same method each time — a Vertec device, a wall with chalked fingertips, or a jump mat all give slightly different readings.

Where these numbers come from

The formulas and default values in this calculator are based on:

• Standard standing-reach-minus-jump-touch vertical jump test protocol used in athletic combines

These are planning estimates for training purposes. Check with a coach, trainer, or physician before starting a new program or maxing out.