Beep Test Level Calculator

Work out beep test level instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Beep Test Level Calculator

The 20 m multi-stage fitness test starts at 8.5 km/h and rises 0.5 km/h each level. The Ramsbottom equation converts level and shuttle into VO2 max: level 10 shuttle 5 gives about 47.7 ml/kg/min at a final speed of 13 km/h. It is popular because it tests many athletes at once and reaches a genuine maximum.

Formulas

Ramsbottom equation

VO2max = 3.46 x (L + S / (L x 0.4325 + 7.0048)) + 12.2

Level speed

speed = 8.5 + 0.5 x (level - 1) km/h

Worked example

With the default values below, Beep Test Level Calculator returns Estimated VO2 Max of 48.3. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Level reachedaccepts 1–21: 10
Shuttles completed in that levelaccepts 1–16: 5

Results

Estimated VO2 Max: 48.3 ml/(kg min)
Speed At The Final Level: 13.00 km/h
Approximate Shuttles Completed: 77
Fitness Category: Good

Step by step

1Values used
2Ramsbottom equation
3Level speed
4Estimated VO2 Max= 48.3 ml/(kg min)
5Speed At The Final Level= 13.00 km/h
6Approximate Shuttles Completed= 77
7Fitness Category= Good

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 2 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
This is an estimate from population-average equations, not a medical or diagnostic assessment. Individual results vary with genetics, training history and technique. Seek advice from a qualified coach or clinician before making significant changes to training.
This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

This is an estimate from population-average equations, not a medical or diagnostic assessment. Individual results vary with genetics, training history and technique. Seek advice from a qualified coach or clinician before making significant changes to training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the beep test flatter some athletes?

Because it rewards the ability to decelerate and turn as well as aerobic capacity, so agile athletes score above their true VO2 max.

What level is good?

Level 9 is average for an active adult, level 12-13 is a good team-sport athlete and above level 15 is elite endurance territory.