VO₂ Max Calculator
Estimated VO₂ max from the Cooper 12-minute run test.
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Formula: Cooper test: (distance − 504.9) / 44.73
Worth Knowing
VO₂ max is the maximum rate at which your body can use oxygen during exercise, and it's one of the strongest single predictors of cardiovascular fitness and longevity. The Cooper 12-minute run test estimates it from how far you can run in 12 minutes, which makes it accessible but also dependent on pacing and motivation — under-pacing the test understates your true value. A proper laboratory measurement uses a mask and treadmill ramp protocol; treat this field-test estimate as a ballpark.
How to Use
- Enter Distance covered in 12 minutes into the VO₂ Max Calculator above.
- Your result appears instantly as you type — there's no submit button or page reload.
Formula
Cooper test: (distance − 504.9) / 44.73