Cooper Test Calculator
Estimate VO₂max and fitness level from the 12-minute Cooper Test.
| Distance | Average Speed | Average Pace | Duration |
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Cooper Test Calculator
The Cooper Test Calculator estimates VO₂max and provides a practical fitness level from the distance covered during the 12-minute Cooper Test. Enter your age, sex and distance covered to calculate your estimated VO₂max and compare your result with age- and sex-specific Cooper test norms.
How the Cooper Test Works
The Cooper Test is a 12-minute running test designed to assess cardiorespiratory fitness. The goal is to cover as much distance as possible in 12 minutes, preferably on a flat and accurately measured running surface.
The distance completed during the test is used to estimate VO₂max. Age and sex are used to interpret the result against established Cooper test fitness norms.
Cooper Test VO₂max Formula
Estimated VO₂max is calculated from the distance covered in metres using the standard Cooper equation:
The estimated VO₂max is expressed in millilitres of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (mL/kg/min).
Cooper Test Fitness Levels
Cooper Test performance varies with age and sex, so there is no single distance that represents the same fitness level for everyone. This calculator uses age- and sex-specific norms to classify performance as Excellent, Good, Average, Fair or Poor.
What Does the Cooper Test Measure?
The Cooper Test is a field test used to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness and VO₂max. It provides an estimate rather than a direct laboratory measurement of oxygen consumption.
Cooper Test FAQs
What is the Cooper Test?
The Cooper Test is a 12-minute running test in which you cover as much distance as possible. The distance is used to estimate VO₂max and assess cardiorespiratory fitness.
How is Cooper Test VO₂max calculated?
Estimated VO₂max is calculated from the distance covered in metres using the Cooper equation: (distance − 504.9) ÷ 44.73.
What is a good Cooper Test distance?
A good distance depends on age and sex. The calculator therefore uses age- and sex-specific Cooper Test norms rather than one universal distance threshold.
Is the Cooper Test an actual VO₂max test?
No. The Cooper Test is a field test that estimates VO₂max from running performance. A laboratory test using direct respiratory measurements can provide a direct VO₂max measurement.
How long is the Cooper Test?
The Cooper Test lasts 12 minutes. The objective is to cover the greatest possible distance during that period.