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Broad Jump Score Calculator

Work out broad jump score instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Broad Jump Score Calculator

The standing broad jump tests horizontal explosive power, and normalising by height makes it comparable across body sizes. 235 cm for a 178 cm adult is a ratio of 1.32 - above average, against typical adult norms of 225 cm for men and 175 cm for women. It correlates well with sprint acceleration, which is why combine testing includes it.

Formulas

Height-normalised score

ratio = jump distance / standing height

Norm comparison

percentage = distance / norm x 100

Worked example

With the default values below, Broad Jump Score Calculator returns Jump Distance Relative To Height of 1.320. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Standing broad jump distanceminimum 0 cm
235 cm
Your heightminimum 50 cm
178 cm
Sexone of Male, Female
Male

Results

Jump Distance Relative To Height
1.320
Against The Adult Norm
104.4%
Rating
Above average
Distance In Metres
2.35 m

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Height-normalised score
  3. 3Norm comparison
  4. 4Jump Distance Relative To Height= 1.320
  5. 5Against The Adult Norm= 104.4
  6. 6Rating= Above average
  7. 7Distance In Metres= 2.35 m

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 3 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • This is an estimate from population-average equations, not a medical or diagnostic assessment. Individual results vary with genetics, training history and technique. Seek advice from a qualified coach or clinician before making significant changes to training.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

This is an estimate from population-average equations, not a medical or diagnostic assessment. Individual results vary with genetics, training history and technique. Seek advice from a qualified coach or clinician before making significant changes to training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why normalise by height?

Because longer legs give a mechanical advantage in horizontal jumping, so raw distance flatters tall athletes.

How should the jump be measured?

From the take-off line to the nearest heel contact, with both feet leaving and landing together and no run-up.

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