30-second chair stand norms for women 40–49
Median: 17 reps (40–49). Every value below is taken directly from the published source.
| Women · age | 2.5th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 97.5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40–49 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 25 |
Values in reps at each published percentile. “—” = not published by the source (we don’t estimate it).
Ratings for women 40–49
| Rating | 30-second chair stand | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | above 25 reps | above 97.5th |
| Very good | 20–25 reps | 75th–97.5th |
| Good | 17–20 reps | 50th–75th |
| Fair | 15–17 reps | 25th–50th |
| Needs work | below 15 reps | below 25th |
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Standard 17-inch (43 cm) chair against a wall. Arms crossed on chest. Stand fully, sit fully, repeat for 30 seconds. Count full stands.
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- 30 Seconds Sit-to-Stand Test: Reference Values for the Chilean Population. Revista Médica de Chile. 2025;153(5):329–339. Table 2 (percentiles 2.5, 25, 50, 75, 97.5). doi:10.4067/s0034-98872025000500329. Sample: 499 adults (287 women, 212 men) from six Chilean centres.