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Bruce Protocol METs Calculator

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Calculates Metabolic Equivalents (METs) achieved during a Bruce Protocol treadmill stress test.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Time in Stage 1 (minutes), Time in Stage 2 (minutes), Time in Stage 3 (minutes), Time in Stage 4 (minutes), Time in Stage 5 (minutes), Time in Stage 6 (minutes), and Time in Stage 7 (minutes) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Test Time (minutes) and Estimated METs Achieved in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Completed Stage 1

Time in Stage 1 (minutes): 3 minutes; Time in Stage 2 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 3 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 4 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 5 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 6 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 7 (minutes): 0 minutes

Total Test Time (minutes): 3 minutes; Estimated METs Achieved: 9.9 METs

Completed Stage 2

Time in Stage 1 (minutes): 3 minutes; Time in Stage 2 (minutes): 3 minutes; Time in Stage 3 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 4 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 5 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 6 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 7 (minutes): 0 minutes

Total Test Time (minutes): 6 minutes; Estimated METs Achieved: 19.8 METs

Completed Stage 3

Time in Stage 1 (minutes): 3 minutes; Time in Stage 2 (minutes): 3 minutes; Time in Stage 3 (minutes): 3 minutes; Time in Stage 4 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 5 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 6 (minutes): 0 minutes; Time in Stage 7 (minutes): 0 minutes

Total Test Time (minutes): 9 minutes; Estimated METs Achieved: 29.7 METs

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.