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6-Minute Walk Test (% of predicted distance)

6-Minute Walk Test: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

6-Minute Walk Test

Distance walked in 6 minutesm
Ageyears
Heightcm
Body weightkg
Female (1 = yes)
% of predicted distance
87.146%
Enright–Sherrill equation for healthy adults aged 40–806-Minute Walk Test: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
Predicted distance
574m
Lower limit of normal
421m
Assessment
Within normal limits

More about: 6-Minute Walk Test (% of predicted distance)

What it calculates

The “6-Minute Walk Test (% of predicted distance)” calculator computes % of predicted distance in % from 5 parameters: distance walked in 6 minutes (m), age (years), height (cm), body weight (kg), female (1 = yes).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Distance walked in 6 minutes = 500 m, Age = 60 years, Height = 175 cm, Body weight = 80 kg, Female (1 = yes) = 0 the result is 87.15 % (Enright–Sherrill equation for healthy adults aged 40–80).

How to use

  1. Enter distance walked in 6 minutes, age, height, body weight and female (1 = yes) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. % of predicted distance (%) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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