Health & Fitness
Tanaka Maximum Heart Rate Calculator
Estimate maximum heart rate with the Tanaka equation and compare it with the 220-age rule.
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What this calculator does
Calculates Tanaka Maximum Heart Rate Calculator using the formula verified against the cited source.
What your result means
An estimate from the inputs you enter, within the scope stated below — not advice.
Formula
Max HR = 208 − 0.7 × age
The step-by-step working for your own numbers appears with the result above and in the PDF report.
Frequently asked questions
Symbols and assumptions
- Inputs
- The values entered in the fields above
- • Tanaka age-predicted maximum heart rate=208−0.7×age years, in beats/min.
Sources and review
Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18
- • Original healthy-adult regression estimates a population mean; individual maximum can differ materially. Do not present it as a measured maximum or apply automatically to children or disease/medication-specific exercise limits.
Important limitation
This is an educational estimate based only on the values and formula shown. Verify current rates, rules, units, and professional standards before relying on the result. It is not personalized financial or investment advice.
Quick reference
| Scenario | Age (years) | Estimated maximum heart rate |
|---|---|---|
| Worked example | 40 | 180 bpm |
| Half the amounts | 20 | 194 bpm |
| Double the amounts | 80 | 152 bpm |
Need the full picture? Get the detailed PDF report with charts, tables, formulas and working steps.
Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18
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