Arm Circumference Calculator
Calculate Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) and related measurements for nutritional and fitness assessment.
Measurements
cm
Measure at the midpoint of the upper arm
mm
For calculating muscle area
MUAC Assessment
28.0 cm
Normal
Arm Muscle Circumference
23.3 cm
Arm Muscle Area
43.2 cm²
Arm Fat Area
19.2 cm²
Arm Fat Percentage
30.8%
Muscle Mass Percentile
Your arm muscle area is at approximately the 25th percentile for males.
MUAC Reference Ranges
Severe Malnutrition0 - 19 cm
Moderate Malnutrition19 - 22 cm
At Risk22 - 23.5 cm
Normal23.5 - 32 cm
Above Average32 - 50 cm
How to measure: Locate the midpoint between the shoulder tip and elbow. Wrap measuring tape around the arm at this point, keeping it snug but not tight.