How to Measure a Vertical Leap
A vertical leap is the height a person can raise themselves, using only their muscles. It is important to measure your vertical leap so you can keep track of your improvement. You can easily measure your vertical leap with a vertical leap measuring device, which has an adjustable scale. If you don't have one of those around, there is a series of simple steps to measure your vertical leap on your own.
Instructions
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Coat your fingertips with either chalk or ink.
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Stand with your side next to a wall with your feet flat.
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Extend your arm as high as you can and touch the wall. The ink or chalk from your finger should transfer to the wall. This is called the standing reach.
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Coat your fingertips again with chalk or ink so that it is fresh.
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Stand in the original spot and jump as high as you can, making sure to hit the wall with your fingertips.
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Measure the distance between the first mark and the second mark to determine your vertical leap. You can also subtract your first touch from your second touch to determine your vertical leap. For example, if your first touch was at 7 feet and your second touch was at 10 feet, your vertical leap is 3 feet or 36 inches.
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Tips & Warnings
You should measure your vertical leap on the same day of the week around the same time for consistency.
You can do a few jumps and average them out to find the most accurate measurement.
Warm up and stretch before measuring your vertical jump. This will help you achieve the highest jump.
It does not matter if you wear shoes or not for your vertical leap, just be consistent; if you wear shoes once for a measurement, always wear them.
