Rowing Pace Calculator

Get your split, quick. 

Simple instructions:
  • Step 1: Enter the distance in meters.
  • Step 2: Input your time in the format "minutes:seconds.milliseconds." (If you don't have the milliseconds down, don't sweat it — it'll work with just the minutes and seconds.)
  • Step 3: Tap the "Calculate Pace" button to get your split time per 500 meters.

Rowing Pace Calculator



Convert your average pace to watts. 

Simple instructions:
  • Step 1: Enter your average split time per 500m in the format "minutes:seconds.milliseconds." (Again, it'll work even if you don't include milliseconds.)
  • Step 2: Tap the "Convert to Watts" button to get your power output in watts.

Rowing Split-to-Watts Calculator



How it works:
The JavaScript calculates the power output in watts using the formula:
Watts = (2.8 / (Split time in seconds / 500)^3).

Convert your watts to rowing split time (avg/500m). 

Simple instructions:
  • Step 1: Enter your watts
  • Step 2: Tap the "Convert to Split Time" button to convert your watts to an average rowing split time per 500m.

Watts to Rowing Split Calculator


How it works: 

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