Free VO2 Max Calculator

Estimate your VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake) using the Cooper test -- a 12-minute run test.

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VO2 Max

42.4 mL/kg/min

VO2 Max vs Distance Covered in 12 Min

Cooper Test VO2 Max Formula

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

The Cooper test involves running as far as possible in 12 minutes on a flat surface.

VO2 Max Classifications (Male)

AgeExcellentGoodAveragePoor 20-2949+43-4837-42<37 30-3948+42-4736-41<36 40-4944+38-4332-37<32

Example Calculation

A person runs 2,400 meters in 12 minutes.

  1. 01VO2 Max = (2400 - 504.9) / 44.73
  2. 02= 1895.1 / 44.73
  3. 03= 42.4 mL/kg/min (Good for age 20-39)

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