VO2 Max Calculator (15-Minute Run)
Estimate your VO2 max from the distance you can run in 15 minutes (Balke formula).
How to use this tool
- Enter distance covered in 15 min in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your vo2 max and the full breakdown beneath it.
The Balke 15-minute run test estimates aerobic capacity (VO2 max) from how far you can run at maximum effort in 15 minutes on a flat surface.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a good VO2 max?
- For men aged 30–39, good is 43–51 ml/kg/min; excellent is 52+. For women 30–39, good is 35–43; excellent is 44+. Elite endurance athletes can reach 70–90 ml/kg/min.
- How accurate is the 15-minute run test?
- It provides a reasonable estimate (±10%) without lab equipment. Lab VO2 max testing on a treadmill or cycle ergometer is more precise.