Mid-Upper Arm Circumference: Females, Age 50-59

What these numbers mean

A value around 33.1 cm is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 29.8 cm and 37.4 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 40-49 · 60-69 · All ages

Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Mid-upper arm circumference (2025) · n=500 About this study

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Body Composition Females 50-59

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 26.4 cm
Low 29.8 cm
Average 33.1 cm
High 37.4 cm
Very high 43.7 cm
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 50-59 5th 5th: 26.4 cm (Very low) 26.4 Very low 25th 25th: 29.8 cm (Low) 29.8 Low 50th 50th: 33.1 cm (Average) 33.1 Average 75th 75th: 37.4 cm (High) 37.4 High 95th 95th: 43.7 cm (Very high) 43.7 Very high 0 10 20 30 40 50 cm Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 50-59 5th 5th: 26.4 cm (Very low) 26.4 Very low 25th 25th: 29.8 cm (Low) 29.8 Low 50th 50th: 33.1 cm (Average) 33.1 Average 75th 75th: 37.4 cm (High) 37.4 High 95th 95th: 43.7 cm (Very high) 43.7 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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