Walking Speed: Males, Age 50-59
What these numbers mean
A value around 1.43 m/s is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 1.57 m/s fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 1.29 m/s fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 40-49 · 60-69 · All ages
Data source: Bohannon & Williams Andrews About this study
Walking Speed Mobility Males 50-59
walking speed gait speed walking pace comfortable walking speed functional mobility walking velocity 4 metre walk test norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards Walking Speed Percentile Chart (m/s)
Poor 1.08 m/s
Below average 1.29 m/s
Average 1.43 m/s
Above average 1.57 m/s
Excellent 1.78 m/s
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.