Calculate your W/kg ratio, the primary metric for cycling performance and climbing ability.
Your Metrics
Based on Dr. Andrew Coggan's Power Profile. World Class corresponds to top-tier professional contenders.
Performance Profile
Your Ratio0.00W/kgUntrained
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About this calculator
Overview
Power-to-weight ratio (W/kg) is the most critical metric for climbers and general classification riders. It determines how fast you can overcome gravity on steep inclines.
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Pro Tips
To improve your ratio, you can either increase your power output (FTP) or decrease your body weight.
A higher W/kg is more important on climbs, while raw power (Watts) is more important on flat roads.
Your FTP should be a power value you can sustain for approximately one hour.
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Fun Facts
"Tour de France climbers often sustain over 6.0 W/kg on final climbs."
"A typical 'Cat 3' amateur rider usually falls between 3.0 and 3.5 W/kg."
"The standard Power Profile was developed by Dr. Andy Coggan for the 'Power Meter' era of cycling."
