VO2 Max Estimator

Estimate aerobic fitness from the Cooper 12-minute run test

Run as far as possible in exactly 12 minutes, then enter your distance below.

Distance covered in 12 min (miles)

Estimated VO₂ Max

42.7

mL/kg/min

Fair

Male / Female norms

Very Poor< 35 / < 27

Poor35–41 / 27–33

Fair42–47 / 34–39

Good48–53 / 40–45

Excellent54–59 / 46–52

Superior≥ 60 / ≥ 53