Estimate VO2 max using the Cooper 12-minute run test.
VO2 Max Calculator
VO2 Max Calculator
Cooper 12-min run test
m
min
VO2 Max
4458.9ml/kg/min
Fitness Level
About this calculator
What is the VO2 Max Calculator?
VO2 Max Calculator estimate vo2 max using the cooper 12-minute run test. It is part of Home of Calculators's Sports & Fitness Calculators suite for calorie burn, pace, VO2 max, and athletic performance metrics. The calculator is designed for athletes, coaches, fitness enthusiasts, but anyone can use it. No signup, no ads, no tracking. Just accurate math, computed locally in your browser using a BigNumber-precision math engine.
Formula Reference
The Formula
VO₂max = (22.351 × distance_m) / time_min − 11.288
The Cooper test estimates VO₂ max (maximal oxygen uptake) from a 12-minute run. VO₂ max is the gold standard measure of cardiovascular fitness, indicating how efficiently your body uses oxygen during intense exercise.
Variables
distanceDistance run in 12 min (m)timeTime elapsed (min)Worked Example
distance = 2400time = 12
Result: VO₂max ≈ 33.4 ml/kg/min
How to use the VO2 Max Calculator
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Run for 12 minutes
Run as far as possible in exactly 12 minutes on a flat track.
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Record distance
Measure the total distance covered in meters.
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Apply the formula
VO₂max = (22.351 × distance) / 12 − 11.288.
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Interpret
Excellent: >50, Good: 40-50, Average: 30-40, Poor: <30 ml/kg/min.
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