Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (SMMI): Males, Age 50-54
What these numbers mean
A value around 8.80 kg/m² is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 9.45 kg/m² fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 8.23 kg/m² fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 45-49 · 55-59 · All ages
Data source: Lee et al. (UK Biobank SMMI) About this study
Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (SMMI) Body Composition Males 50-54
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Poor 7.19 kg/m²
Below average 8.23 kg/m²
Average 8.80 kg/m²
Above average 9.45 kg/m²
Excellent 11.34 kg/m²
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.