Cooper Test VO2 Max Calculator
Estimate VO2 max from the distance covered during a continuous 12 minute run.
Enter your details
Enter your numbers, then select Calculate. Nothing is stored, sent, or transmitted.
- The equation is estimated VO2 max in milliliters per kilogram per minute equals distance in meters minus 504.9, divided by 44.73.
- The Cooper test is a field estimate, not a laboratory measurement. Research shows that its accuracy can vary by population and training background.
- The calculation runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is stored, sent, or transmitted.
What does this cooper test vo2 max calculator tell you?
Estimate VO2 max from the distance covered during a continuous 12 minute run.
The equation is estimated VO2 max in milliliters per kilogram per minute equals distance in meters minus 504.9, divided by 44.73.
How to use the result
Use the result as a consistent planning number. Record the inputs with the answer so a later comparison uses the same method.
Recalculate when the underlying inputs change. Avoid comparing results created with different units, measurement methods, or machine settings.
Where the number stops being useful
The Cooper test is a field estimate, not a laboratory measurement. Research shows that its accuracy can vary by population and training background.
What is the catch?
Check every entry and keep units consistent. When an input is uncertain, calculate a reasonable high and low case so you can see how much the answer depends on that number.
Nothing entered here is stored, sent, or transmitted. The calculation runs in your browser.
Common questions
Does this diagnose cardiovascular fitness?
No. It estimates one fitness measure from field performance and does not diagnose any condition.
Can I enter yards?
Yes. The calculator converts yards to meters before applying the equation.
This calculator gives an estimate for general information. It is not medical advice and does not account for your full health history. Read the health disclaimer.