What you provide
What you provide
- 12-minute distance: Measured distance completed in exactly 12 minutes.
- Measurement context: use a recent representative measurement and keep units consistent with the field label.
FITNESS TEST / 12-MINUTE RUN
VO2 Max Estimate Calculator
Estimate relative VO2 max from distance covered in a 12-minute Cooper run, with average speed and protocol disclosure.
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Calculation path
The Cooper field equation subtracts 504.9 from distance in metres and divides the remainder by 44.73.
Calculation path
Estimated VO2 max = (12-minute distance metres - 504.9) / 44.73.
What you receive
What you receive
- Estimated relative VO2 max
- Distance and average speed
- Named field-test model
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A maximal run can be strenuous. Do not attempt it without appropriate health readiness, environment, supervision, and pacing experience.
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