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Timed Up and Go Calculator

Calculate timed up go quickly with our army & fitness tool. Get results based on evidence-based formulas with clear explanations.

Reviewed by Rahul Singh, Health & Wellness Specialist

Reviewed by Rahul Singh, Health & Wellness Specialist

Formula

TUG Score = Time (seconds) from seated to walk 3m, turn, walk back, sit

The TUG test measures the time in seconds for a person to rise from an armchair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down. Scores are compared against age-adjusted normative values to assess mobility and fall risk.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Community-Dwelling Older Adult (in range)

Problem:A 75-year-old woman completes the TUG test in 11 seconds without an assistive device and with no fall history. What does the calculator show?

Solution:Inputs: time = 11s, age = 75, no device, no fall history\nStep 1 - Risk category: 11s is >=10 and <14, so \"Normal for Older Adults\"\nStep 2 - Age norm band (70-79): 8-13 seconds; 11 is inside this range -> Within Normal\nStep 3 - Fall risk %: base is 0% because 11s < 14s trigger; no device or history added -> 0%\nStep 4 - Independence level: 11s < 20s -> \"Mostly Independent\"\nStep 5 - Est. walk speed: 6m / 11s = 0.55 m/s, x1.5 sit-stand adjustment = 0.82 m/s\nStep 6 - Age percentile: 11s sits between the band midpoint (10.5s) and the upper bound (13s) -> 42nd percentile

Result:Normal for Older Adults | Within her 8-13s age norm | 0% fall risk | Mostly Independent | ~0.82 m/s | 42nd percentile for age

Example 2: Post-Fall, Walker-Assisted Assessment (above norm)

Problem:An 80-year-old man using a walker completes the TUG in 24 seconds with a fall in the past year. What does the calculator show?

Solution:Inputs: time = 24s, age = 80, uses walker, fall history = yes\nStep 1 - Risk category: 24s is >=20 and <30, so \"High Fall Risk\"\nStep 2 - Age norm band (80-89): 9-16 seconds; 24 is above the upper bound -> Outside Normal\nStep 3 - Fall risk %: base = 10 + (24-14) x 3 = 40%; +15% for fall history = 55%; +10% for walker = 65%\nStep 4 - Independence level: 24s is >=20 and <30 -> \"Requires Some Assistance\"\nStep 5 - Est. walk speed: 6m / 24s = 0.25 m/s, x1.5 = 0.38 m/s\nStep 6 - Age percentile: 24s is more than 5s past the upper bound (16s) -> floor of 1st, computed value rounds to 2nd

Result:High Fall Risk | 8 seconds above his 9-16s age norm | 65% fall risk | Requires Some Assistance | ~0.38 m/s | 2nd percentile for age

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good Timed Up and Go score for my age?

It depends on the age band Timed Up and Go Calculator uses to judge you: under 60, aim for 6-9 seconds; 60-69, 7-11 seconds; 70-79, 8-13 seconds; 80-89, 9-16 seconds; 90+, 10-20 seconds. These bands are the same ranges commonly cited in geriatric physical therapy references and roughly track the pooled averages reported in Bohannon's 2006 meta-analysis (about 8.1s for ages 60-69, 9.2s for 70-79, and 11.3s for 80-99, across mixed community-dwelling samples). Falling inside your age band on Timed Up and Go Calculator means your time is unremarkable for your age group, not necessarily 'perfect' — TUG is a screening cutoff, not a fitness score.

Can I do the Timed Up and Go test at home without a clinician?

Yes — TUG was designed to need only a standard armchair with arms, a stopwatch or phone timer, a clear 3-meter (about 10-foot) path marked on the floor, and comfortable, non-slip shoes. Sit fully back in the chair, start the timer on 'go,' stand up, walk at your normal comfortable pace to the 3-meter mark, turn around, walk back, and sit down again; stop the timer when your back touches the chair. Do one untimed practice run first so the instructions don't confuse the timed attempt. That said, a single home result should not replace a clinical fall-risk assessment if you have already had a fall, feel unsteady, or are recovering from surgery — share the number with your physical therapist or physician rather than self-diagnosing from it.

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Reviewed by Rahul Singh, Health & Wellness Specialist · Editorial policy