FVC (Forced Vital Capacity): Age Trend
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GLI-2012 point estimates at the selected ages and median heights peak at age 25; the last plotted point is age 85.
Data source: Quanjer et al. (GLI-2012) About this study
See also: NHANES 2015-2018 median heights (FitnessNorms derivation) About this study
FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) Respiratory Trend
FVC forced vital capacity vital capacity VC lung capacity lung volume spirometry pulmonary function breathing test total exhaled volume trend aging decline with age norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) by Age Chart (L)
FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) Median Values
| Age | Male (L) | Female (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-9 | 1.75 | 1.57 |
| 10-14 | 3.20 | 3.00 |
| 15-19 | 5.00 | 3.70 |
| 20-29 | 5.40 | 3.83 |
| 30-39 | 5.27 | 3.76 |
| 40-49 | 5.04 | 3.58 |
| 50-59 | 4.66 | 3.24 |
| 60-69 | 4.24 | 2.94 |
| 70-79 | 3.81 | 2.52 |
| 80+ | 3.37 | 2.19 |