Calf Circumference: Females, Age 70+

What these numbers mean

A value around 35.7 cm is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 33.5 cm and 38.7 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

These values describe US adults measured in NHANES 1999-2006. Calf circumference includes muscle and fat, and population or protocol differences can shift percentile rank.

Also see: 60-69 · All ages

Data source: FitnessNorms derived NHANES 1999-2006 calf circumference percentiles (2026) · n=1.2K About this study

Reference population: US adults aged 18 and over in NHANES 1999-2006, with complete anthropometric and DXA primary fields; known and unknown pregnancy status excluded

Calf Circumference Body Composition Females 70+

Calf Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 30.3 cm
Low 33.5 cm
Average 35.7 cm
High 38.7 cm
Very high 43.9 cm
Calf Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 70+ 5th 5th: 30.3 cm (Very low) 30.3 Very low 25th 25th: 33.5 cm (Low) 33.5 Low 50th 50th: 35.7 cm (Average) 35.7 Average 75th 75th: 38.7 cm (High) 38.7 High 95th 95th: 43.9 cm (Very high) 43.9 Very high 0 10 20 30 40 50 cm Calf Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 70+ 5th 5th: 30.3 cm (Very low) 30.3 Very low 25th 25th: 33.5 cm (Low) 33.5 Low 50th 50th: 35.7 cm (Average) 35.7 Average 75th 75th: 38.7 cm (High) 38.7 High 95th 95th: 43.9 cm (Very high) 43.9 Very high 0 10 20 30 40 50 cm

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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