Heart Rate Zone Calculator for Runners

Find your heart-rate zones.

Five estimated zones. Two methods. A clearer view of your training numbers.

UNDERSTAND YOUR NUMBERS
BPM

Use a maximum heart rate you already know. The default is an example, not a measurement or recommendation.

Your heart-rate values stay in this page. They are not stored or included in share links.

YOUR FIVE ESTIMATED ZONES
Z1
Recovery / very easy5060% of max
95114BPM
Z2
Easy aerobic6070% of max
114133BPM
Z3
Moderate7080% of max
133152BPM
Z4
Threshold / hard8090% of max
152171BPM
Z5
Very hard90100% of max
171190BPM

Rounded zone boundaries are shared. These descriptive bands are estimates; zone systems vary.

These tools provide informational estimates, not personalized medical advice. Targets do not guarantee performance or safety. Consider your fitness, terrain, weather, altitude, and recovery. For health concerns, consult an appropriate healthcare professional.

How the methods work

The maximum-heart-rate method multiplies your maximum by each percentage boundary. The Karvonen method uses resting heart rate + (maximum − resting) × intensity. These methods can produce different BPM ranges for the same percentage.

This calculator uses five 10-percentage-point bands from 50% to 100%. Descriptions are general labels, not physiological measurements or a prescription. Read Polar’s explanation of heart-rate reserve and percentage zones.