VO2 Max Calculator - Measure Your Aerobic Fitness

Calculate your VO2 Max and assess your cardiovascular fitness level.

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About VO2 Max Calculator - Measure Your Aerobic Fitness

The Free VO2 Max Calculator helps you estimate your VO2 Max (maximum oxygen uptake), which is a key indicator of your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. VO2 Max represents the maximum rate at which your body can consume oxygen during intense exercise.

Features:

Calculates VO2 Max using the Cooper Test.
Provides fitness category based on age and gender.
Supports both Metric (meters) and US (yards) units.
Simple and easy-to-use interface.

How to Use:

Choose your units (Metric or US).
Enter your age, gender, and the distance you covered in 12 minutes.
Click "Calculate My VO2 Max" to see your results.

Calculation Method:

The calculator uses the Cooper Test formula to estimate your VO2 Max:

VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) = (Distance in meters - 504.9) / 44.73

If you input distance in yards, it is converted to meters before calculation.

Understanding Your Results:

VO2 Max: Indicates your aerobic fitness level.
Fitness Category: Based on your VO2 Max, age, and gender.

VO2 Max Fitness Categories:

VO2 Max values can be classified into categories from "Poor" to "Excellent" based on age and gender. The following tables provide general guidelines:

VO2 Max Norms for Males

Age Range	Excellent	Good	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Poor
13-19	>60	52-60	46-51	42-45	38-41	<38
20-29	>52	46-52	42-45	38-41	34-37	<34
30-39	>48	44-48	39-43	35-38	31-34	<31
40-49	>45	39-45	36-38	32-35	28-31	<28
50-59	>42	36-42	33-35	29-32	25-28	<25
60-69	>39	35-39	31-34	26-30	22-25	<22

VO2 Max Norms for Females

Age Range	Excellent	Good	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Poor
13-19	>45	41-45	38-40	34-37	30-33	<30
20-29	>42	38-42	34-37	31-33	27-30	<27
30-39	>39	35-39	32-34	28-31	24-27	<24
40-49	>36	32-36	29-31	25-28	22-24	<22
50-59	>33	29-33	26-28	22-25	19-21	<19
60-69	>30	27-30	23-26	20-22	17-19	<17