Vertical Reach Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the vertical reach (VR) is:

\[ VR = SR + JH \]

Where:

\( VR \) is the vertical reach (inches)
\( SR \) is the standing reach (inches)
\( JH \) is the jump height (inches)

What is Vertical Reach?

Vertical reach is the maximum height an individual can reach with their hand while jumping, starting from a standing position. It is a measure of an athlete’s ability to elevate off the ground and is commonly used in sports like basketball and volleyball to assess players’ potential for blocking, rebounding, and spiking.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Standing Reach (SR) = 80 inches
Jump Height (JH) = 30 inches

Using the formula to calculate the vertical reach:

\[ VR = 80 + 30 = 110 \]

The Vertical Reach (VR) is 110 inches.