Vertical Jump Test Calculator
Use this Vertical Jump Test Calculator to estimate your lower-body explosive power and athletic potential. By entering your jump height, it calculates vertical power output and compares results to age- and gender-based standards. Ideal for athletes in sports like basketball, volleyball, and football.
Vertical Jump Power and Score Estimator
Formula of the Vertical Jump Test Calculator
Vertical Jump Test – Calculation Examples
Example 1 – Jump Height:
- Standing Reach = 220 cm
- Jump Reach = 280 cm
$$\text{Jump Height} = 280 – 220 = 60 \, \text{cm}$$
Example 2 – Power (Sayers Formula):
- Jump Height = 60 cm
- Weight = 70 kg
$$\text{Power} = 60.7 \times 60 + 45.3 \times 70 – 2055 = 3642 + 3171 – 2055 = 4758 \, \text{Watts}$$
The vertical jump test is a standard measure of explosive leg power. It’s widely used in sports and strength assessments to evaluate:
- Fast-twitch muscle fiber activity
- Anaerobic power and jump performance
- Progress in strength or plyometric training
Measurements can be performed using a wall, jump mat, or vertec device. The Sayers formula estimates peak power output from the jump height and body weight.
Performance benchmarks vary by sport and gender. For example:
- Elite male athletes: 70–100 cm
- Average adults: 40–60 cm
- Below average: <30 cm