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VO2 Max Estimator
Estimate VO2 max from resting heart rate and maximum 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.
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?+
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?+
Estimate VO2 max from resting heart rate and maximum heart rate.
How accurate is the VO2 Max Estimator?+
VO2 Max Estimator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the VO2 Max Estimator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Health guide
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.
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