VO2 Max Calculator
Estimate aerobic capacity from simple field tests.
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VO2 max
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ml/kg/min
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What this means
VO2 max is the maximum rate of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. Higher numbers indicate better aerobic fitness. Classifications vary by age and sex.
Field Test Guide
Cooper 12-minute test
- Warm up for 10–15 minutes.
- Run as far as possible in exactly 12 minutes on a flat course or track.
- VO2max ≈ (Distance in meters − 504.9) / 44.73
1.5 mile run test
- Warm up and then run 1.5 miles as fast as you can pace evenly.
- VO2max ≈ 3.5 + 483 / time (minutes)
Tips
- Use the same course and conditions for repeatability.
- Don’t test when ill or overly fatigued.