I am looking for conversion apps or formulae for converting METS , Watts and mVO2. Many medical papers are based on units that I am having troule getting conversions. Specifically I have a need to be able to convert for cardiac rehab based equipment. I realize variation in being based on weight …

Thanks Powermeters want to read in Watts and the Watts to Mets relationship and conversion is throwing me . When I use: Multiply Watts by 0.0143 to get kcal/min. Divide kcal/min by 5.05 to get litres of O2/min. Divide litres of O2/min by bodyweight in kg (pounds ÷ 2.2) to get mL/kg/min. Divide…

At least two errors. One Divide litres of O2/min by bodyweight in kg (pounds ÷ 2.2) to get mL/kg/min You’re off by a factor of 1000 here. Two, you’re using powermeter output and not accounting for metabolic efficiency. Usually this is ballparked at about 25%, so you need to multiply by 4. Th…

Because efficiency is more like 20 % :wink: See, e.g., DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815848

Thanks. Appreciate your help. Sorry for the delay in responding.

Metrics Conversion. METS vs Watts

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cnidos July 24, 2022, 11:11pm 2

One calorie per 2.2 pounds of body weight per hour is 1 MET.

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Metrics Conversion. METS vs Watts

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