Grip strength norms
Average grip strength for women aged 40 to 49 (kg)
For women aged 40 to 49, a typical (median) handgrip measurement is around 29 kg. Scores near 37 kgland close to the 90th percentile — strong for this group. Grip naturally varies with body size, dominant vs. non-dominant hand, and how it’s measured, so treat these as reference ranges rather than hard targets.
Grip typically holds close to peak through the forties. Resistance training and staying active keep you near your strongest.
Percentile reference (women, 40 to 49)
| Percentile | Grip strength (kg) |
|---|---|
| 10th — below average | 21 |
| 25th | 25 |
| 50th — median | 29 |
| 75th | 33 |
| 90th — strong | 37 |
Where do you rank?
Measure your grip, drop your number against this table, and track it week to week. Griply turns every test into one honest 0–100 Grip Score so you can watch it climb.
Common questions
What is a good grip strength for women aged 40 to 49?
A typical (median) reading is around 29 kg, and roughly 37 kg or more sits near the 90th percentile — strong for this group. Treat these as reference ranges, not pass/fail lines.
How does grip strength at 40 to 49 compare to the peak?
At a median of 29 kg, women aged 40 to 49 sit at roughly 97% of the female lifetime peak (about 30 kg, usually reached in the 30s).
How these numbers were derived
These percentiles are estimated from published mean and standard-deviation values for handgrip strength, assuming an approximately normal distribution within each group. They are a general reference, not a clinical measurement. Sources:
- Dodds RM et al. (2014). Grip Strength across the Life Course: Normative Data from Twelve British Studies. PLoS ONE.
- Hand grip strength: age- and gender-stratified normative data in a population-based study (PMC).