VO2 Max Formula for 1.5 Mile Walk or Run Test

Here’s how to find the maximum oxygen consumption using the VO2 max 1.5 mile walk test formula.

What's the definition of VO2 max?

VO2 stands for the volume of oxygen the body uses each minute. VO2 max (also known as maximal oxygen uptake, peak oxygen uptake or maximal aerobic capacity) is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during exercise of increasing intensity.

Here’s the formula to calculate VO2 Max using the 1.5 mile test.
To use this formula, you need to administer the 1.5 mile test and record the finish time in minutes.

Here’s a quick example:

Bob does the 1.5 mile walk or run test. He finishes in 14.10 minutes.
Based on this information, what is Bob’s VO2 max?

Here are the steps to find out.
Step 1. Make note of Bob's finish time. His finish time was 14.10 minutes
Step 2. Plug this data into the formula

Once you get the results, compare it to the norms chart or calculator for the 1.5 mile walk test.