What This Calculator Is Best For
Use it to estimate aerobic capacity from maximum and resting heart rate.
- Track fitness trends.
- Compare training blocks.
- Estimate aerobic capacity quickly.
Estimate maximal oxygen uptake from fitness test measurements.
VO2 max ≈ 15.3 × max heart rate / resting heart rateEnter the known values and the calculator applies this formula to produce the main result, plus supporting values that help you check the answer.
| Symbol | Variable | Description |
|---|---|---|
| maxHeartRate | Max heart rate | Max heart rate, entered in bpm. |
| restingHeartRate | Resting heart rate | Resting heart rate, entered in bpm. |
Enter the known values
Fill in the fields and confirm that the units match the formula shown on the page.
Click Calculate
The primary answer appears in the highlighted row, with related check values underneath.
Read the result
Higher VO2 max estimates generally indicate stronger cardiorespiratory fitness.
Use it to estimate aerobic capacity from maximum and resting heart rate.
Higher VO2 max estimates generally indicate stronger cardiorespiratory fitness.
Heart-rate-ratio formulas are screening estimates, not lab gas-exchange measurements.