FEV1 (Lung Function): Females, Age 40-49
What these numbers mean
A value around 2.86 L is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 2.62 L and 3.11 L; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.
Also see: 30-39 · 50-59 · All ages
Data source: Quanjer et al. (GLI-2012) About this study
Reference population: Males and females aged 3-95 years from 33 countries; 74% Caucasian, with African American, North East Asian, and South East Asian subgroups
FEV1 (Lung Function) Respiratory Females 40-49
FEV1 FEV₁ forced expiratory volume lung function spirometry lung capacity pulmonary function breathing test airway function norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards FEV1 (Lung Function) Percentile Chart (L)
Very low 2.26 L
Low 2.62 L
Average 2.86 L
High 3.11 L
Very high 3.45 L
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.