VO2 Max Calculator
Estimate your VO2 max using resting heart rate or Cooper 12-minute test results. See your fitness category.
Resting HR Method
Cooper Test
VO2 Max Calculator
VO2 max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise and a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness. This calculator provides two estimation methods.
Method 1: Resting Heart Rate
Uses your age and resting heart rate to estimate VO2 max. Requires a known maximum heart rate (calculated as 220 − age).
Method 2: Cooper 12-Minute Test
Run as far as you can in 12 minutes, then enter the total distance in meters. The formula estimates VO2 max from your performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good VO2 max?
For men aged 20-29, 47+ ml/kg/min is good and 55+ is excellent. Values vary by age and sex.
How accurate is this estimate?
These are rough estimates. Lab testing with gas analysis is the gold standard for measuring VO2 max.