Bicycle Cadence
Calculate Bicycle Cadence instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Bicycle Cadence
Speedkm/h
Chainring teeth
Rear cog teeth
Wheel circumferencemm
Cadence
71.2589rpm
Development (meters per crank revolution)
7.02m
Gear ratio
3.33
Assessment
Moderate cadence
More about: Bicycle Cadence
What it calculates
The “Bicycle Cadence” calculator computes Cadence in rpm from 4 parameters: speed (km/h), chainring teeth, rear cog teeth, wheel circumference (mm).
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Example calculation
With parameters Speed = 30 km/h, Chainring teeth = 50, Rear cog teeth = 15, Wheel circumference = 2,105 mm the result is 71.26 rpm.
How to use
- Enter speed, chainring teeth, rear cog teeth and wheel circumference — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Cadence (rpm) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Bicycle Cadence calculated?
The Bicycle Cadence calculator computes Cadence (in rpm) from speed, chainring teeth, rear cog teeth, wheel circumference. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Bicycle Cadence calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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