Mid-Upper Arm Circumference: Males, Age 80+

What these numbers mean

A value around 31.2 cm is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 29.1 cm and 34.1 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 70-79 · All ages

Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Mid-upper arm circumference (2025) · n=151 About this study

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Body Composition Males 80+

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 26.1 cm
Low 29.1 cm
Average 31.2 cm
High 34.1 cm
Very high 38.5 cm
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 80+ 5th 5th: 26.1 cm (Very low) 26.1 Very low 25th 25th: 29.1 cm (Low) 29.1 Low 50th 50th: 31.2 cm (Average) 31.2 Average 75th 75th: 34.1 cm (High) 34.1 High 95th 95th: 38.5 cm (Very high) 38.5 Very high 0 9 18 27 36 45 cm Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 80+ 5th 5th: 26.1 cm (Very low) 26.1 Very low 25th 25th: 29.1 cm (Low) 29.1 Low 50th 50th: 31.2 cm (Average) 31.2 Average 75th 75th: 34.1 cm (High) 34.1 High 95th 95th: 38.5 cm (Very high) 38.5 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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