Mid-Upper Arm Circumference: Females, Age 20-29

What these numbers mean

A value around 30.9 cm is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 27.6 cm and 35.1 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 30-39 · All ages

Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Mid-upper arm circumference (2025) · n=333 About this study

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Body Composition Females 20-29

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 24.3 cm
Low 27.6 cm
Average 30.9 cm
High 35.1 cm
Very high 43.3 cm
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 20-29 5th 5th: 24.3 cm (Very low) 24.3 Very low 25th 25th: 27.6 cm (Low) 27.6 Low 50th 50th: 30.9 cm (Average) 30.9 Average 75th 75th: 35.1 cm (High) 35.1 High 95th 95th: 43.3 cm (Very high) 43.3 Very high 0 10 20 30 40 50 cm Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 20-29 5th 5th: 24.3 cm (Very low) 24.3 Very low 25th 25th: 27.6 cm (Low) 27.6 Low 50th 50th: 30.9 cm (Average) 30.9 Average 75th 75th: 35.1 cm (High) 35.1 High 95th 95th: 43.3 cm (Very high) 43.3 Very high 0 10 20 30 40 50 cm

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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