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The Beep Test Tape Version
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The beep test is available in audio tape and cd format (see purchasing). One problem with the tape is that it can stretch over time, or the tape player may not play at the correct speed, therefore making the timing between beeps inaccurate.
On most versions of the tape there is a 60 second recorded interval for calibrating the cassette tape and player speed. Use a stopwatch accurate to 1/10 second to check the duration of the recorded time period. Ideally it should be 60 seconds. If it is higher or lower, use the table below to modify the running distance. If there is greater than 5 seconds error on the measurement, you should discard your copy of the test.
Time (seconds) |
Distance to Run (meters) |
55.0 |
18.33 |
55.5 |
18.50 |
56.0 |
18.67 |
56.5 |
18.83 |
57.0 |
19.00 |
57.5 |
19.17 |
58.0 |
19.33 |
58.5 |
19.50 |
59.0 |
19.67 |
59.5 |
19.83 |
60.0 |
20.00 |
60.5 |
20.17 |
61.0 |
20.33 |
61.5 |
20.50 |
62.0 |
20.69 |
62.5 |
20.83 |
63.0 |
21.0 |
63.5 |
21.17 |
64.0 |
21.33 |
64.5 |
21.50 |
65.0 |
21.67 |
Related Pages
- Maximizing Your Score - to get the most out of the beep test.
- Guide to variations of the beep / bleep test
- Test Procedure - Detailed instructions for conducting the beep test. Also video examples.
- Calculating Your Score - calculator to determine your VO2max equivalent score
- Read the beep section of the fitness testing message board.
- Purchasing the cd
- What's your best score? some results of athletes
- Beep Shuttle Listing - a listing of the number of runs for each level
