Mid-Upper Arm Circumference: Males, Age 40-49

What these numbers mean

A value around 35.6 cm is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 32.9 cm and 38.6 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 30-39 · 50-59 · All ages

Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Mid-upper arm circumference (2025) · n=343 About this study

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Body Composition Males 40-49

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 28.9 cm
Low 32.9 cm
Average 35.6 cm
High 38.6 cm
Very high 44.2 cm
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 40-49 5th 5th: 28.9 cm (Very low) 28.9 Very low 25th 25th: 32.9 cm (Low) 32.9 Low 50th 50th: 35.6 cm (Average) 35.6 Average 75th 75th: 38.6 cm (High) 38.6 High 95th 95th: 44.2 cm (Very high) 44.2 Very high 0 9 18 27 36 45 cm Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 40-49 5th 5th: 28.9 cm (Very low) 28.9 Very low 25th 25th: 32.9 cm (Low) 32.9 Low 50th 50th: 35.6 cm (Average) 35.6 Average 75th 75th: 38.6 cm (High) 38.6 High 95th 95th: 44.2 cm (Very high) 44.2 Very high 0 9 18 27 36 45 cm

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

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