Updated Cardio Training Tool

Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator

Compare Fox, Tanaka, Gellish and Miller maximum-heart-rate formulas, then calculate training zones with an optional Karvonen heart-rate-reserve method.

Fox 220 − Age Tanaka Gellish Miller Karvonen HRR

Advanced Max Heart Rate & Zones Calculator

Select a formula to calculate your estimated max heart rate and training zones 1–5.

Karvonen uses heart rate reserve (max HR − resting HR) for more personalized zones.

What Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator Calculates

Use Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator to compare Fox, Tanaka, Gellish and Miller maximum-heart-rate formulas, then calculate training zones with an optional Karvonen heart-rate-reserve method.

Related tools in this category are listed under Health Calculators.

Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator Inputs

Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator uses Age (years), Resting Heart Rate (bpm).

Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator Formula or Method

  • Max HR = 220 − Age
  • Max HR = 208 − 0.7 × Age
  • Max HR = 207 − 0.7 × Age

Reading Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator Results

The results include Max Heart Rate, Zone 1 (50–60%), Zone 2 (60–70%), Zone 3 (70–80%), Zone 4 (80–90%), Zone 5 (90–100%).

Alongside Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator, use Target Heart Rate Calculator to find your ideal exercise heart rate zones using standard formulas, Karvonen HRR, athlete training zones, and calories burned from heart rate.

For a different result from Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator, Heart Rate Zone Calculator can estimate your maximum heart rate and five training zones using age, resting heart rate and intensity formulas.

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After checking Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator, use Cardio Zone Calculator to estimate your heart rate training zones using both the standard percentage-of-max method and the Karvonen heart rate reserve formula. When you need to calculate training zones by age, Karvonen heart-rate reserve or a custom maximum heart rate, then build a zone-based workout session plan, use Heart Rate Training Zones & Workout Planner. Heart Rate Calculator covers a separate task: convert beats to BPM, estimate resting heart rate, calculate maximum heart rate with several formulas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator

It is used to compare Fox, Tanaka, Gellish and Miller maximum-heart-rate formulas, then calculate training zones with an optional Karvonen heart-rate-reserve method.

It uses Age (years), Resting Heart Rate (bpm).

Maximum Heart Rate Formula & Zone Calculator uses Max HR = 220 − Age.

It returns Max Heart Rate, Zone 1 (50–60%), Zone 2 (60–70%), Zone 3 (70–80%), Zone 4 (80–90%), Zone 5 (90–100%).