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6-Minute Walk Distance Prediction Calculator

Predicted 6MWD from age, sex, height, weight.

Predicts the expected 6-Minute Walk Test distance from age, sex, height, and weight using the reference equations, and calculates % predicted.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

6MWD_male = 1140 − 5.61×BMI − 6.94×age; ± LL/UL

In depth

Predicts the expected 6-Minute Walk Test distance from age, sex, height, and weight using the reference equations, and calculates % predicted.