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

What these numbers mean

A value around 34.5 cm is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 31.7 cm and 38.1 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=415 About this study

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Body Composition Males 50-59

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 28.4 cm
Low 31.7 cm
Average 34.5 cm
High 38.1 cm
Very high 44.4 cm
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 50-59 5th 5th: 28.4 cm (Very low) 28.4 Very low 25th 25th: 31.7 cm (Low) 31.7 Low 50th 50th: 34.5 cm (Average) 34.5 Average 75th 75th: 38.1 cm (High) 38.1 High 95th 95th: 44.4 cm (Very high) 44.4 Very high 0 9 18 27 36 45 cm Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 50-59 5th 5th: 28.4 cm (Very low) 28.4 Very low 25th 25th: 31.7 cm (Low) 31.7 Low 50th 50th: 34.5 cm (Average) 34.5 Average 75th 75th: 38.1 cm (High) 38.1 High 95th 95th: 44.4 cm (Very high) 44.4 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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