Treadmill Vertical Distance Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Vertical Distance (VD):

VD = (I / 100) * D * 5280

Where:

VD is the vertical distance (feet)
I is the incline percentage (%)
D is the distance run on the treadmill (miles)

What is Treadmill Vertical Distance?

Treadmill vertical distance is the measure of how much elevation gain a person achieves when running on a treadmill set at an incline. It is a way to simulate hill running and can be used to increase the intensity of a workout. Knowing the vertical distance can help runners prepare for races with elevation changes or simply add variety to their training.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Incline Percentage (I) = 5%
Distance Run (D) = 3 miles

Using the formula:

VD = (5 / 100) * 3 * 5280 = 0.05 * 3 * 5280 = 792 feet

The Vertical Distance is 792 feet.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Incline Percentage (I) = 10%
Distance Run (D) = 2 miles

Using the formula:

VD = (10 / 100) * 2 * 5280 = 0.10 * 2 * 5280 = 1056 feet

The Vertical Distance is 1056 feet.