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Forty-five free calculators, by department. Run-counts are this month’s. Jump to a category, or filter with search above.

Body & CompositionMeasure where you stand

9 tools
  1. 01BMIBody mass index, with healthy-range band980k
  2. 02Body Fat %U.S. Navy tape method estimate301k
  3. 03BMRResting energy, Mifflin–St Jeor274k
  4. 04Ideal WeightFour classic formulas, side by side188k
  5. 05Lean Body MassFat-free mass from weight & BF%122k
  6. 06Waist-to-Hip RatioA simple cardiometabolic risk proxy96k
  7. 07Body Surface AreaDu Bois & Mosteller, m²61k
  8. 08Frame SizeWrist-based small / medium / large48k
  9. 09Army Body Fat %NewU.S. Army circumference method (AR 600-9)New

Energy & NutritionFuel the work

9 tools
  1. 10TDEE / CaloriesDaily burn — our most-used tool1.1M
  2. 11Macro SplitterProtein / carb / fat grams by goal612k
  3. 12Protein IntakeGrams per day from bodyweight340k
  4. 13Water IntakeDaily fluid target by weight & sweat219k
  5. 14Calorie DeficitLoss rate from a chosen deficit203k
  6. 15Maintenance CaloriesHold-steady intake at your activity158k
  7. 16Meal CaloriesSplit a daily target across meals74k
  8. 17Carb CyclingHigh / low day carbs around training52k
  9. 18Fiber TargetNewDaily fiber from energy intakeNew

Strength & TrainingMove heavier, smarter

9 tools
  1. 19One-Rep MaxEpley & Brzycki, with % chart388k
  2. 20Wilks / DOTS ScoreCompare lifts across bodyweights141k
  3. 21Plate LoaderWhat to put on each side of the bar133k
  4. 22Training VolumeSets × reps × load, per muscle98k
  5. 23Powerlifting TotalSquat + bench + deadlift, ranked87k
  6. 24Strength StandardsNovice → elite by lift & weight76k
  7. 25RPE ConverterRPE ↔ % of 1RM, reps in reserve58k
  8. 26Warm-up SetsRamp-up scheme to your top set41k
  9. 27Rest Timer CalcNewRest by goal: strength vs hypertrophyNew

Cardio & EnduranceGo further, faster

9 tools
  1. 28Pace CalculatorTime, distance & pace, any unit204k
  2. 29VO₂ MaxEstimate from a field or race test167k
  3. 30Heart-Rate ZonesFive zones from max or reserve155k
  4. 31Race Time PredictorRiegel projection across distances112k
  5. 32Running CaloriesBurn by pace, weight & distance99k
  6. 33Treadmill PaceSpeed ↔ pace, with incline offset68k
  7. 34Marathon SplitsEven or negative-split pace bands57k
  8. 35Cycling PowerWatts, W/kg & FTP estimate44k
  9. 36Calories BurnedNewEnergy used by any activity & MET valueNew

Recovery & WellnessAdapt, don’t just grind

9 tools
  1. 37Sleep CycleBest bed / wake times by 90-min cycles186k
  2. 38Sleep DebtAccumulated shortfall vs your need142k
  3. 39Max Heart RateTanaka & 220-age, compared131k
  4. 40HydrationFluid & electrolyte loss replacement88k
  5. 41Steps → CaloriesEnergy burned from a step count79k
  6. 42Daily Step GoalTarget steps for your activity goal66k
  7. 43Caffeine TimingCut-off for a clean night’s sleep54k
  8. 44Recovery ScoreNewReadiness from sleep, soreness & HRVNew
  9. 45Nap TimerNewIdeal nap length to wake without grogginessNew

RankingsRanked from the test bench — re-scored each quarter

16 ranked

Best smartwatches, tested on-wrist · 16 watches logged for GPS accuracy, heart-rate tracking and real-world battery.

  1. The most accurate heart-rate and GPS in test, a two-day battery and the deepest health suite on the wrist.

    9.3/ 10
  2. Garmin Fenix 8Best for training

    Multi-week battery, the richest training-load and recovery metrics, and maps that work off-grid.

    9.1/ 10
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7Best for Android

    Sharp AMOLED, solid sleep and BIA body metrics — the pick if you carry a Galaxy phone.

    8.8/ 10
  4. Apple Watch Series 10Best for iPhone

    Thinner case, bigger always-on display and the full Apple health suite for most people.

    8.7/ 10
  5. Nearly all the everyday tracking of the flagship for far less; you lose the always-on screen and ECG.

    8.6/ 10
See all 16 smartwatches, ranked

ComparisonsHead-to-head, spec for spec

6 matchups

This week: Oura Ring 4 vs Ultrahuman Ring Air — price, specs and our verdict, side by side.

Challenger

Ultrahuman Ring Air

Oura-class sleep data with no membership; the app is busier and metabolic features are still maturing.

8.6
Champion

Oura Ring 4

Best-in-test sleep staging and HRV, the most polished app — held back only by the monthly fee.

9.0Winner
Oura Ring 4 vs Ultrahuman Ring Air: Oura Ring 4, Ultrahuman Ring Air compared across 7 specifications.
SpecWinnerOura Ring 4Ultrahuman Ring Air
Price$349$349
Battery life~7 days~6 days
FormTitanium ringTitanium ring
Sleep trackingBest-in-test stagingStrong
SubscriptionRequired ($5.99/mo)None
Water resistance100m100m
FitHQ score9.0 / 108.6 / 10
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