What this calculator does
Triathlon total time works out adds swim, transition, bike and run splits into a total triathlon finish time. 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
FormulaTotal time = swim + T1 + bike + T2 + run
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Swim time (minutes) | A number, measured in minutes. Starts at 25. |
| Transition 1 (T1) (minutes) | A number, measured in minutes. Starts at 2. |
| Bike time (minutes) | A number, measured in minutes. Starts at 65. |
| Transition 2 (T2) (minutes) | A number, measured in minutes. Starts at 2. |
| Run time (minutes) | A number, measured in minutes. Starts at 50. |
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 swim time
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while swim time varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.