Maximum Heart Rate Calculator
❤️ The human body. Use the Maximum heart rate (estimate) formula to find maximum heart rate, age: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Maximum heart rate205 bpm
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Maximum heart rate | bpm |
| Age | years |
Worked example
Find the maximum heart rate when Age = 15 years.
Using HRmax = 220 - age: Maximum heart rate = 205 bpm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Maximum heart rate (estimate)?
HRmax = 220 - age.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Maximum heart rate in bpm, Age in years.
How do you calculate maximum heart rate?
Put the values into HRmax = 220 - age. For example, with Age = 15 years, maximum heart rate = 205 bpm.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (maximum heart rate, age) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
