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Rowing pace is quoted as time per 500 m, so a 7:30 2000 m is a 1:52.5 split. The Concept2 ergometer relates power to pace as watts = 2.8 divided by the cube of seconds per metre, so this split corresponds to about 209 W. Because the relation is cubic, shaving two seconds off a split costs disproportionately more power.
500 m split
split = total time / distance x 500
Concept2 power
watts = 2.80 / (seconds per metre)^3
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.
Because drag on the flywheel, like water resistance on a hull, rises with the square of speed, so power rises with the cube.
Around 2:00 for a fit recreational rower, 1:45 for a competitive club athlete and under 1:30 for elite heavyweight men.