What this calculator does
Rowing ergometer pace to watts works out converts a rowing machine 500 m split time to power output, the Concept2 formula. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaWatts = 2.80 ÷ pace³, where pace = split time (seconds) ÷ 500
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| 500 m split time (seconds) | A number, measured in seconds. Starts at 120. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with 500 m split time
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while 500 m split time varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.