Heart Rate Zones Calculator

Estimate five zones using maximum-heart-rate percentages or the Karvonen heart-rate-reserve method.

Estimated result

Zones are general estimates. Medication, conditions, and individual variation can change heart-rate response.

HRmax or Karvonen

Percentage mode uses maximum HR; Karvonen applies percentages to the reserve between maximum and resting HR.

Estimated maximum HR

Without a known measured value, 208 − 0.7 × age is used as a population reference.

Frequently asked questions

Are these clinical zones?

No. They are general exercise ranges and can vary with medication or conditions.

Is personal data sent to a server?

No. Calculations run locally in your browser and these values are not stored by default.

Can I use the result as medical advice?

No. It is an educational reference and does not replace individual assessment.

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