6 Minute Walk Test Calculator
This calculator predicts your expected 6-minute walk distance based on your age, gender, height, and weight, then compares it with your actual test result to assess your functional capacity.
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Your 6-Minute Walk Test Results
Predicted Distance
This is the expected distance for someone with your characteristics.
Your Actual Distance
This is the distance you walked during the test.
Percentage of Predicted
Performance Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a submaximal exercise test that measures the distance a person can walk quickly on a flat, hard surface in 6 minutes. It evaluates functional capacity and is commonly used in clinical settings to assess patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
This calculator uses established regression equations based on population studies to predict expected 6-minute walk distances. However, individual results may vary based on factors not included in the calculation, such as specific health conditions, motivation, and testing environment.
The percentage of predicted value helps interpret your performance:
- ≥80%: Normal functional capacity
- 60-79%: Mild impairment
- 40-59%: Moderate impairment
- <40%: Severe impairment