Vertical Speed Calculator
Enter ascent and the time spent over that same ascent interval.
Vertical ascent rate is elevation gained divided by the time for that same interval. This calculation does not adjust for altitude, gradient, fitness, or performance.
Values are calculated in this browser and are not sent.
- Ascent rate (m/h)
- Ascent rate (m/min)
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Elevation gained
- Time taken
- Calculate rate
Vertical ascent rate is elevation gained divided by the time for that same interval. This calculation does not adjust for altitude, gradient, fitness, or performance.
Vertical ascent rate is elevation gained divided by the time for that same interval. This calculation does not adjust for altitude, gradient, fitness, or performance.
Values are calculated in this browser and are not sent.
Values are calculated in this browser and are not sent.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
What does vertical speed measure?
It is elevation gained per unit of time for the interval you enter. Use ascent, not net elevation change, and the matching time interval.