Chair Stand Test Calculator
Rate your sit-to-stand leg strength
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Chair Stand Test Calculator
The 30-second chair stand test (sit-to-stand) is a standard functional fitness assessment for lower-body strength, balance and fall risk. Enter how many full stands you can do in 30 seconds and this calculator rates you against general adult standards. Use it to test functional leg strength with no equipment, track progress, and monitor mobility over time.
The 30-second chair stand test measures functional lower-body strength and endurance, widely used to screen fall risk and leg fitness in adults and seniors. Sit on a standard chair, arms crossed over the chest, and stand up fully then sit back down as many times as you can in 30 seconds. As a rough adult guide, fewer than 8 is poor, 12–15 is average, and 20 or more is excellent — true norms drop with age, so compare against your age band and track your own trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 30-second chair stand test?
- It is a simple measure of lower-body strength and endurance, especially in older adults. You count how many times you can fully stand up and sit down from a chair in 30 seconds with arms crossed, reflecting leg power and functional mobility.
- How do I perform the chair stand test?
- Sit in a sturdy, armless chair with arms crossed over your chest, then stand fully and sit back down as many times as you can in 30 seconds. Enter your count to get a rating compared with age- and sex-based norms.
- What is a good chair stand score?
- Norms vary by age and sex, but for adults aged 60-64 roughly 12-17 stands is typical, declining with age. Scoring below your age-group norm can signal increased fall risk and a reason to build lower-body strength.