What vertical jump do you need to dunk? (calculator by height)
Calculate the vertical jump for a dunk based on your hight. Select your height and our calculator will show how many inches you need to jump to touch the rim or throw down a dunk.
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Vertical jump needed to dunk by height (reference table)
The minimum vertical jump to dunk varies by how tall you are. Below are the estimated vertical jump requirements to both touch the rim and dunk comfortably for heights ranging from 5'5" to 6'6". These calculations assume an average standing reach of 1.30× your height.
Not sure what your vertical is yet? Use our vertical jump estimator to predict your jump from your height, weight, body composition and training level.
| Height | Standing Reach | Vertical to Touch Rim | Vertical to Dunk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'5" (65") | 84.5" | 35.5" | 41.5" |
| 5'6" (66") | 85.8" | 34.2" | 40.2" |
| 5'7" (67") | 87.1" | 32.9" | 38.9" |
| 5'8" (68") | 88.4" | 31.6" | 37.6" |
| 5'9" (69") | 89.7" | 30.3" | 36.3" |
| 5'10" (70") | 91.0" | 29.0" | 35.0" |
| 5'11" (71") | 92.3" | 27.7" | 33.7" |
| 6'0" (72") | 93.6" | 26.4" | 32.4" |
| 6'1" (73") | 94.9" | 25.1" | 31.1" |
| 6'2" (74") | 96.2" | 23.8" | 29.8" |
| 6'3" (75") | 97.5" | 22.5" | 28.5" |
| 6'4" (76") | 98.8" | 21.2" | 27.2" |
| 6'5" (77") | 100.1" | 19.9" | 25.9" |
| 6'6" (78") | 101.4" | 18.6" | 24.6" |
