Age Grade Calculator
Compare your running performance adjusted for age and gender against world standards
Calculate Your Age Grade
Age range: 15-95 years
Total time: 0:00.00
Example Calculation
Tommy's 1500m Analysis
Age: 48 years old
Gender: Male
Event: 1500m
Current time: 4:03.00
Age factor: 1.289
Results
Age-graded time: 3:35.00
Age performance: 95.3%
Classification: World Class
Performance Classifications
Age Grading Tips
Age grading accounts for natural performance decline with age
Compare performances across different ages fairly
Based on World Masters Athletics standards
Higher percentages indicate better relative performance
Track improvement over time despite aging
Understanding Age Grading in Running
What is Age Grading?
Age grading is a standardized method for comparing running performances across different ages and genders. It accounts for the natural decline in athletic performance that occurs with aging, allowing fair comparisons between runners of different ages.
Why Use Age Grading?
- •Compare your current performance to your potential peak performance
- •Track improvement despite the natural aging process
- •Fairly compare performances across age groups
- •Set realistic goals based on age-adjusted standards
How It Works
Age Grade Calculation:
Age Grade % = (Open Standard / Age-Graded Time) × 100
Age-Graded Time = Actual Time / Age Factor
- Age Factor: Multiplier based on age and gender standards
- Open Standard: World record for your gender
- Age-Graded Time: Your equivalent performance at peak age
- Age Grade %: Your performance as percentage of world record
Note: Age grading is based on World Masters Athletics standards and provides statistical averages. Individual variation exists.
Performance Standards by Age
Youth (15-25)
Characteristics: Still developing, peak potential
Age factors: 1.000 (baseline)
Focus: Building aerobic base, technique
Note: Natural improvement with training
Prime (25-40)
Characteristics: Peak physical performance
Age factors: 1.000-1.070
Focus: Race-specific training, speed work
Note: Optimal power-to-weight ratio
Masters (40+)
Characteristics: Gradual performance decline
Age factors: 1.070+ (increasing with age)
Focus: Maintaining fitness, injury prevention
Note: Experience can compensate for physical decline