Treadmill Incline Calculator
Convert treadmill incline into the flat pace it is worth, plus elevation climbed
Your Information
min/km
%
Calculated Output
Equivalent Flat Road Pace
5.04 min/km
Aerobic Effort Increase
+28% effort
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Incline Equivalent Effort
Each 1% of treadmill incline increases the metabolic demand of your run by approximately 3.5% - 4%.
- •Simulates wind resistance and hill resistance experienced in outdoor road running.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do runners set treadmill to 1%?▼
A 1% incline closely matches outdoor road energy costs by counterbalancing the lack of air drag indoors.