Estimate spin-bike console-equivalent distance from speed and time, reverse-solve ride time, or model distance from cadence, circumference, and drive ratio.
Spin Bike Distance Formula
The calculator supports an effort-based speed estimate and a cadence estimate using an assumed 1.6 meters of travel per revolution.
| Method | Inputs | Estimated distance |
|---|---|---|
| Effort-based speed | 30 minutes at 12 mph | 6.00 miles |
| Effort-based speed | 45 minutes at 14 mph | 10.50 miles |
| Cadence assumption | 80 RPM for 45 minutes at 1.6 m/revolution | 5.76 km (3.58 miles) |
| Cadence assumption | 90 RPM for 60 minutes at 1.6 m/revolution | 8.64 km (5.37 miles) |
Indoor-bike consoles use different flywheel and resistance models, so compare sessions with the same bike and method whenever possible.
The following formula is used to calculate the Spin Bike Distance.
- Where SBD is the Spin Bike Distance (miles)
- S is the average spin bike speed (MPH)
- T is the total time of exercise (min)
To calculate spin bike distance, divide the average spin bike speed by 60, then multiply by the total exercise time.
How to Calculate Spin Bike Distance?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Spin Bike Distance.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the average spin bike speed (MPH).
- The average spin bike speed (MPH) is given as: 35.
- Next, determine the total time of exercise (min).
- The total time of exercise (min) is provided as: 40.
- Finally, calculate the Spin Bike Distance using the equation above:
SBD = S / 60 * T
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
SBD = 35 / 60 * 40 = 23.33 (miles)
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:
average spin bike speed (MPH) = 40
total time of exercise (min) = 20
This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer.
SBD = S / 60 * T = ?
