Broad Jump Calculator
Your standing long jump distance and rating
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Broad Jump Calculator
The standing broad jump is one of the oldest and simplest tests of lower-body explosive power, used everywhere from school PE to the NFL Combine. Enter the distance you jumped and this calculator returns it in metres and feet plus a rating band so you can see where you stand. Use it to track power training, compare with benchmarks, or set a target for your next test.
The standing broad (long) jump measures horizontal explosive leg power from a two-foot take-off and landing — a staple of combine and PE testing. Distance is measured from the take-off line to the nearest heel. As a rough adult guide: under 150 cm is poor, around 200 cm average, and above 280 cm excellent; trained athletes often clear 250–300 cm. Norms vary by age and sex, so treat the rating as a general benchmark.
How to use this broad jump calculator
Enter the distance of your standing broad jump in centimetres — the length you cleared from a two-foot standstill — then press calculate. Your result appears instantly with the distance converted to metres and feet plus a rating band, and there is no sign-up. Measure honestly from the take-off line to the back of your nearest heel on landing, and enter the jump you actually want to score.
How to read your rating
The tool places your distance into one of five bands — poor, below average, average, good or excellent — using a general adult guide. Roughly, under 150 cm reads as poor, around 200 cm as average, and past 280 cm as excellent, with trained athletes often clearing 250 to 300 cm. The band is a benchmark for explosive leg power, not a medical grade, so use it to see where a two-foot standing jump stands.
The science behind the test
The standing broad jump is a long-validated field test of lower-body explosive power, which is why it appears in athletic combines, military selection and school fitness batteries. A single maximal effort from both feet reflects how much force your hips, knees and ankles can produce quickly, and distance scales with leg strength, take-off technique and body mechanics. Because it needs no equipment and repeats reliably, it remains a trusted proxy for power on the field.
Limits and practical tips
Technique moves the number a lot: a strong arm swing, a take-off angle near forty-five degrees and a controlled landing can add real distance, so warm up thoroughly and take the best of several attempts on a firm, non-slip surface. For a fuller power profile, pair this with CaloNote's vertical jump power calculator to gauge upward drive and the sprint speed calculator to check acceleration. You can also log your training sessions in the CaloNote app to watch progress over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the standing broad jump measure?
- The standing broad jump, or standing long jump, measures explosive lower-body power. You jump as far as possible horizontally from a standstill with both feet, and the distance reflects how much force your legs can produce quickly, a key athletic quality.
- How do I use the broad jump calculator?
- Enter your best jump distance in either metres or feet, and the tool converts between units and returns a performance rating. Measure from the take-off line to the back of your nearest heel on landing, and take your best of several attempts.
- What is a good standing broad jump distance?
- For adult men a jump around 2.0-2.4 m (about 6.5-8 ft) is solid, while well-trained athletes jump further; women's benchmarks are somewhat lower. Ratings depend on age and sex, so compare against matched norms rather than one absolute figure.