Sarcopenia, a common geriatric syndrome, is a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder associated with increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, and physical disability. Early screening of sarcopenia and implementation of relevant interventions help the health maintenance in the elderly and improve long-term prognosis. Currently, sarcopenia screening in China remains in its infancy. This article reviews simple screening tools for sarcopenia, such as SARC-F score, SARC-CalF score, Ishii score and MSRA scale, and their applications in the population.