Vertical Jump Table: Vertical jump height by Hang time
Reference table of vertical jump height for Vertical Jump across a range of hang time values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Vertical Jump Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Vertical jump height
12.1
- In centimetres
- 30.6
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Vertical Jump Calculator
The Vertical Jump Calculator works out your vertical jump height, along with 1 related figure in an instant. Enter hang time and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the hang time.
- Read off your vertical jump height, together with in centimetres — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Vertical Jump Calculator uses the formula:
Vertical jump height = 9.8 × Hang time ^ 2 ÷ 8 × 39.3701
Worked example
For example, with hang time of 0.5 seconds, the vertical jump height is 12.1.
| Hang time | 0.5 seconds |
|---|
| Vertical jump height | 12.1 |
|---|---|
| In centimetres | 30.6 |
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
Height = g × time² ÷ 8, using gravity 9.8 m/s². A 0.5-second hang time is about a 12-inch (31 cm) jump.
Hang time covers the rise and fall, so half is the time up. The formula combines the up-and-down motion into one expression.
It is a good estimate but sensitive to timing. A jump mat or marked-wall method can be more precise.
It varies by sport and level. Many recreational athletes jump 16–24 inches, while elite athletes exceed 30 inches.
The Vertical Jump Calculator uses the formula: Vertical jump height = 9.8 × Hang time ^ 2 ÷ 8 × 39.3701. For example, with hang time of 0.5 seconds, the vertical jump height is 12.1.
Enter the hang time. Read off your vertical jump height, together with in centimetres — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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