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VO2 Max Estimator Fitness Guide
Estimate VO2 max from resting heart rate and maximum heart rate.
FormulaVO2 max = 15.3 x max heart rate / resting heart rate
Formula
VO2 max estimate
VO2 max estimates can differ from lab tests and wearable algorithms.
VO2 max = 15.3 x max heart rate / resting heart rate
Max HR 190 and resting HR 60 gives about 48.5 ml/kg/min.
FAQ5 common questions for this calculator.
FAQs
Is this a lab VO2 max test?+
No. It is a simple heart-rate-ratio estimate.
How does the VO2 Max Estimator calculate the result?+
For the VO2 Max Estimator, it uses the VO2 max estimate: VO2 max = 15.3 x max heart rate / resting heart rate. Max HR 190 and resting HR 60 gives about 48.5 ml/kg/min.
What information do I need to use the VO2 Max Estimator?+
For the VO2 Max Estimator, enter resting heart rate and maximum heart rate. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.
How accurate is the VO2 Max Estimator?+
VO2 Max Estimator is only as accurate as the resting heart rate and maximum heart rate entered. It applies the VO2 max estimate shown on this page, then rounds for readability. Treat the output as screening guidance rather than a diagnosis.
What should I check before using the VO2 Max Estimator result?+
For the VO2 Max Estimator, check resting heart rate and maximum heart rate, unit choices, and whether the calculator's assumptions fit the person being assessed. Use the result as screening or planning context, not as a diagnosis.
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How to use the VO2 Max Estimator
Estimate VO2 max from resting heart rate and maximum heart rate. The page also explains the VO2 max estimate and shows a practical example: Max HR 190 and resting HR 60 gives about 48.5 ml/kg/min.
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Enter your details
Enter resting heart rate and maximum heart rate, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the VO2 max estimate: VO2 max = 15.3 x max heart rate / resting heart rate.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the VO2 Max Estimator result before you use the estimate.