Critical Swim Speed (CSS)

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Critical Swim Speed (CSS)

400m time, s
200m time, s
CSS
1.0526m/s
Calculate Critical Swim Speed (CSS) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

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What it calculates

The “Critical Swim Speed (CSS)” calculator computes CSS in m/s from 2 parameters: 400m time, s, 200m time, s.

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Example calculation

With parameters 400m time, s = 360, 200m time, s = 170 the result is 1.05 m/s.

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
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