1. What is Standing Reach?

Standing reach is the maximum height a person can reach with one hand while keeping both feet flat on the ground. It's an important measurement in sports like basketball and volleyball.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( height \) — Person's height in inches
• \( wingspan \) — Person's wingspan (fingertip to fingertip) in inches

Explanation: The formula estimates standing reach by adding half the difference between wingspan and height to the person's height.

3. Importance of Standing Reach

Details: Standing reach is crucial in sports for evaluating athletic potential, especially in basketball for determining shot-blocking and rebounding ability.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter height and wingspan in inches. Both values must be positive numbers. For most accurate results, measure wingspan with arms stretched out to the sides at shoulder height.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why estimate standing reach from wingspan?
A: Direct measurement requires special equipment, while wingspan is easier to measure and correlates well with reach.

Q2: How accurate is this estimation?
A: It provides a good approximation for most people, but individual variations in shoulder width and arm proportions can affect accuracy.

Q3: What's the average standing reach?
A: For an average adult male (5'9"), standing reach is typically around 7'4" to 7'7". NBA players average about 8'10".

Q4: Does this work for children?
A: Yes, but children's proportions change with growth, so the formula may be less accurate for very young children.

Q5: Can I use metric measurements?
A: The calculator uses inches, but you can convert cm to inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm) before entering values.