Enter your function threshold power (kW) and your weight (lbs) into the Cycling Power to Weight Ratio Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Cycling Power to Weight Ratio. 

Cycling Power to Weight Ratio Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the Cycling Power to Weight Ratio. 

CPW = CP / W

  • Where CPW is the Cycling Power to Weight Ratio (kW/lb)
  • CP is function threshold power (kW) 
  • W is the your weight (lbs) 

How to Calculate Cycling Power to Weight Ratio?

The following example problems outline how to calculate Cycling Power to Weight Ratio.

Example Problem #1:

  1. First, determine the function threshold power (kW). 
    • The function threshold power (kW) is given as: 100.
  2. Next, determine the your weight (lbs). 
    • The your weight (lbs) is provided as: 150.
  3. Finally, calculate the Cycling Power to Weight Ratio using the equation above: 

CPW = CP / W

The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:

CPW = 100 / 150 = .66 (kW/lb)

Example Problem #2: 

For this problem, the variables required are provided below:

function threshold power (kW) = 70

your weight (lbs) = 150

Test your knowledge using the equation and check your answer with the calculator above.

CPW = CP / W = ?