Jump Height Calculator
Calculate vertical jump height from standing reach and jump reach, or from hang time. Used for basketball, volleyball, and athletic testing.
in
in
Vertical Jump Height
24 in
Jump Height (cm)61 cm
Estimated Hang Time0.705 sec
Vertical Jump Height vs Standing Reach
How Vertical Jump Is Measured
Formula
Vertical Jump = Jump Reach - Standing Reach
Hang Time = 2 x sqrt(2 x Height(m) / 9.81)
Benchmarks
NBA combine average is about 28-35 inches.
Example Calculation
A player with a 96-inch standing reach and 120-inch jump reach.
- 01Vertical jump = 120 - 96 = 24 inches.
- 02In cm = 24 x 2.54 = 61 cm.
- 03Height in meters = 24 x 0.0254 = 0.610 m.
- 04Hang time = 2 x sqrt(2 x 0.610 / 9.81) = 2 x 0.353 = 0.705 seconds.
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