Enter the incline percentage and the distance run on the treadmill to determine the vertical distance climbed. This calculator helps you estimate how much elevation gain you achieve during your treadmill workout.
Treadmill Vertical Distance Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the vertical distance climbed on a treadmill.
VD = (I / 100) * D * 5280
Variables:
- VD is the vertical distance (feet)
- I is the incline percentage (%)
- D is the distance run on the treadmill (miles)
To calculate the vertical distance, multiply the incline percentage (as a decimal) by the distance run in miles and then by 5280 (the number of feet in a mile).
What is Treadmill Vertical Distance?
Treadmill vertical distance is the measure of how much elevation gain a person achieves when running on a treadmill set at an incline. It is a way to simulate hill running and can be used to increase the intensity of a workout. Knowing the vertical distance can help runners prepare for races with elevation changes or simply add variety to their training.
How to Calculate Treadmill Vertical Distance?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Treadmill Vertical Distance.
- First, determine the incline percentage (I) set on the treadmill.
- Next, determine the distance run on the treadmill (D) in miles.
- Next, gather the formula from above = VD = (I / 100) * D * 5280.
- Finally, calculate the Treadmill Vertical Distance (VD) in feet.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Incline percentage (I) = 5%
Distance run on the treadmill (D) = 3 miles
