Cooper Test VO2 Max Estimate
Estimate VO₂ max from the distance covered during a 12-minute Cooper running test.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the distance covered over exactly 12 minutes in metres.
- Confirm that all inputs use the stated units and the same population, period or scope.
- Change one assumption at a time when comparing scenarios.
Formula used by the cooper test vo2max calculator
VO₂ max ≈ (distance in metres − 504.9) ÷ 44.73
- VO₂ max ≈ (distance in metres − 504.9) ÷ 44.73
- Results depend on motivation, course, weather, pacing and health. Avoid maximal exertion if you are not prepared for it.
- Inputs are validated against required ranges and outputs are rounded for readability.
Worked examples
Worked example
A distance of 2,400 metres in 12 minutes.
The formula gives a field-test estimate, not a laboratory measurement.
The formula gives a field-test estimate, not a laboratory measurement.
Understanding the result
Estimate VO₂ max from the distance covered during a 12-minute Cooper running test.
Results depend on motivation, course, weather, pacing and health. Avoid maximal exertion if you are not prepared for it.
Important notes
Results depend on motivation, course, weather, pacing and health. Avoid maximal exertion if you are not prepared for it.
Use the result as a calculation aid for the inputs supplied; confirm critical specifications independently.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a diagnostic test?
No; it is a fitness estimate based on a field-test formula.
Can I compare scores across different test protocols?
Only cautiously; time, surface and protocol need to match.
How do I use this calculator?
Enter the distance covered over exactly 12 minutes in metres.
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