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VO2 Max Table: Estimated VO₂ max by Age

Reference table of estimated vo₂ max for VO2 Max across a range of age values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Dr. Neha Sharma, MBBS, MD (Nutrition) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This vo2 max reference table shows the estimated vo₂ max for a range of age values, assuming a resting heart rate of 60 bpm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our VO2 Max Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

AgeEstimated VO₂ maxEstimated max heart rate
7.5 years54.2213
15 years52.3205
23 years50.2197
30 years48.5190
45 years44.6175
60 years40.8160
90 years33.2130
120 years25.5100

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your age and read across to the estimated vo₂ max. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the VO2 Max Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the VO2 Max Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our VO2 Max Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common age values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the VO2 Max Calculator.

Dr. Neha Sharma · MBBS, MD (Nutrition)

Dr. Neha Sharma is a physician specialising in nutrition and preventive health, with over a decade of clinical experience helping patients understand body metrics and healthy lifestyle targets.