VO2 Max Estimate
Free VO2 Max Estimate calculator with clear step-by-step results.
About VO2 Max Estimate
The Cooper 12-minute test estimates cardiorespiratory fitness.
Formula
Formula
VO2max ≈ (distance − 504.9) ÷ 44.73
Worked example
With the default values below, VO2 Max Estimate returns Estimated VO2max of 42.4. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.
Inputs used
- Distance run in 12 min (m)minimum 100 m
- 2,400 m
- Sex (1=male, 0=female)accepts 0–1
- 1
Results
- Estimated VO2max
- 42.4 ml/kg/min
- Fitness Category
- Average
- Score (0-100)
- 45.00
Step by step
- 1Values used
- 2Formula
- 3Estimated VO2max= 42.4 ml/kg/min
- 4Fitness Category= Average
- 5Score (0-100)= 45
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 1 decimal place, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
- Estimates are general guidance — consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
- 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.
Estimates are general guidance — consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this calculator work?
The Cooper 12-minute test estimates cardiorespiratory fitness.
Why does this matter?
Approximate — direct measurement is the gold standard.