🏀 Dunk Calculator – Can You Dunk?
Welcome to the Ultimate Dunk Calculator — the easiest way to find out if you can dunk a basketball! Whether you are a beginner, a college baller, or just curious, this tool gives instant answers about your dunking potential. Just enter your details and click Calculate Dunk to see how close you are.
⚡ How It Works
The calculator uses your height, standing reach, rim height, and vertical jump to determine if you can touch or clear the rim. Standing reach is your flat-footed reach with an arm fully extended. If you don't know it, the tool can estimate it from your height.
📊 What to Enter
- Standing Reach: Most accurate when measured; optional if unknown.
- Height: Used to estimate reach when needed.
- Vertical Jump: Measured jump height (standing or running).
- Rim Height & Extra Clearance: Default rim: 10 ft (305 cm). Default extra clearance: 6 in (≈15 cm).
🎯 Results You’ll See
The calculator shows vertical needed to touch the rim, to dunk (clear rim by ~6 in), and thresholds for advanced dunks. Typical dunk thresholds: 25–35 in for most players; 35–45+ in for highlight dunks.
💪 How to Improve Your Vertical
- Strength: Squats, deadlifts and lunges build leg power.
- Plyometrics: Box jumps, depth jumps and bounding for explosiveness.
- Technique: Practice approach, takeoff and ball control.
- Recovery: Rest, sleep and nutrition are essential for progress.
📌 Estimating Standing Reach
If you don't know your standing reach, the calculator estimates it as approximately Height × 0.75. Example: 6'0" (72 in) → 72 × 0.75 = 54 in reach (estimate).
🌍 Imperial vs Metric
Choose feet/inches or centimeters — the calculators convert inputs when you switch units so your data is preserved.
Ready to start? Use the calculators above — enter your numbers and get instant, actionable results. Train smart, measure progress, and soon you'll be flying above the rim.