Percent Heart Rate Calculator

Calculate Percent Heart Rate (PHR)



Formula

The formula to calculate the Percent Heart Rate (PHR) is:

\[ PHR = \left( \frac{CHR}{MHR} \right) \times 100 \]

Where:

What is Percent Heart Rate?

Percent heart rate refers to the percentage of your current heart rate relative to your maximum heart rate. This metric is often used in fitness and health to gauge the intensity of exercise and to ensure that individuals are working within their target heart rate zones for optimal cardiovascular benefits.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Percent Heart Rate (PHR):

\[ PHR = \left( \frac{150}{200} \right) \times 100 = 75% \]

The Percent Heart Rate is 75%.