Ape Index (Wingspan to Height Ratio) Calculator

Calculate Wingspan to Height Ratio



Formula

The formula to calculate the wingspan to height ratio is:

\[ APE = \frac{W}{H} \]

Where:

What is a Wingspan to Height Ratio?

A wingspan to height ratio is a ratio of the length of a person’s wingspan to their height. A wingspan is a measure of length from the tip of one hand to the other when they are extended out as far as possible on either side of the body.

The typical wingspan to height ratio is right around 1. Those with ratios greater than 1 would be considered to have long arms in relation to their body.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ APE = \frac{72}{70} = 1.0286 \]

The Ape Index is 1.0286.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ APE = \frac{68}{68} = 1.0000 \]

The Ape Index is 1.0000.