Mid-Upper Arm Circumference: Males, Age 70-79

What these numbers mean

A value around 33.3 cm is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 30.4 cm and 35.9 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 60-69 · 80+ · All ages

Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Mid-upper arm circumference (2025) · n=436 About this study

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Body Composition Males 70-79

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 27.4 cm
Low 30.4 cm
Average 33.3 cm
High 35.9 cm
Very high 40.1 cm
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 70-79 5th 5th: 27.4 cm (Very low) 27.4 Very low 25th 25th: 30.4 cm (Low) 30.4 Low 50th 50th: 33.3 cm (Average) 33.3 Average 75th 75th: 35.9 cm (High) 35.9 High 95th 95th: 40.1 cm (Very high) 40.1 Very high 0 9 18 27 36 45 cm Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 70-79 5th 5th: 27.4 cm (Very low) 27.4 Very low 25th 25th: 30.4 cm (Low) 30.4 Low 50th 50th: 33.3 cm (Average) 33.3 Average 75th 75th: 35.9 cm (High) 35.9 High 95th 95th: 40.1 cm (Very high) 40.1 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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