VMA Calculator (Maximum Aerobic Speed)
Calculate your Maximum Aerobic Speed (VMA) from a time trial or race performance. Essential for creating effective training plans.
Calculator
Enter your test results to calculate your VMA
Fixed time: 6 minutes
Your VMA
14.0 km/h
Endurance (65%)
9.1 km/h
Threshold (85%)
11.9 km/h
What is VMA?
Maximum Aerobic Speed (VMA) is the minimum speed at which maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂max) is reached. It's a fundamental metric in endurance training, used to determine training intensities and create effective training plans.
How to measure your VMA?
Demi-Cooper (6 min)
Demi-Cooper Test (6 minutes): Run as far as possible in 6 minutes on a track or flat course. Enter the distance covered.
Cooper (12 min)
Cooper Test (12 minutes): Run as far as possible in 12 minutes. Enter the distance covered.
5km Race / 10km Race
Race Performance: Enter your race time and distance (5km or 10km). The calculator uses an approximation formula for race performances.
Using VMA for training
Once you know your VMA, you can determine your training paces: Endurance (65% of VMA), Threshold (85% of VMA), and VMA intervals (100% of VMA). These zones help structure your training sessions effectively.