Weight-Adjusted Score Calculator

Compare erg scores across different body weights using the official Concept2 weight adjustment formula.

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How weight adjustment works

Heavier athletes have more muscle mass to produce power, which gives them a natural advantage on the erg. The Concept2 weight adjustment levels the playing field by correcting for this difference.

Adjusted time = Actual time × (Body weight / 270 lbs)0.222

The reference weight is 270 lbs (122 kg). Rowers below this weight get a faster adjusted time (their score improves), while rowers above it get a slower one. The 0.222 exponent was chosen by Concept2 to reflect the approximate relationship between body mass and rowing power.

Weight-adjusted scores are used in Concept2 rankings, CRASH-B Sprints lightweight categories, and many club competitions to allow fair comparison across weight classes.

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Track your adjusted score over time

ErgManiac automatically calculates weight-adjusted scores for all your workouts and shows how your adjusted performance trends over time.

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