Beep Test VO2max Calculator
Estimate your VO2max from the multi-stage fitness test (beep test) level and shuttle count using the Ramsbottom equation.
Estimated VO2max
45.4 mL/kg/min
Estimated VO2max vs Level Reached
Beep Test to VO2max Conversion
The multi-stage fitness test (beep test) involves running 20-meter shuttles at progressively faster speeds. The level reached correlates strongly with maximal oxygen uptake.
Ramsbottom Equation
VO2max = 3.46 x Level (decimal) + 12.2 mL/kg/min
The decimal level combines the level number with shuttles (e.g., Level 9 shuttle 6 = 9.6). This equation provides a reasonable estimate for adult populations.
Example Calculation
An athlete reaches Level 9, shuttle 6 on the beep test.
- 01Decimal level = 9 + 6/10 = 9.6
- 02VO2max = 3.46 x 9.6 + 12.2 = 33.216 + 12.2 = 45.4 mL/kg/min
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