FTP Calculator: Calculate functional threshold power

FTP Calculator

Ftp stands for functional threshold power, which is the highest average power you can sustain for an hour. It's one of the most used training metrics in cycling. Through ftp you can precisely calculate your training zones, which are power ranges that target specific metabolic adaptations. Make sure your ftp is correct and recent. Having a correct and recent ftp test is important as otherwise it may not reflect your current fitness level, and therefore you cannot correctly estimate your training zones. If you are training regularly, you should test every 1-2 months to keep your ftp accurate and make sure your workouts are scaled to your current fitness level.

What your ftp means

A good ftp for males is around 3.5 - 4.2 w/kg and a good ftp for women is around 3.0 - 3.7 w/kg. The elite athletes can show ftp values of 5.0 - 6.5 w/kg. Of course it all depends on what type of rider you are, for climbers the average ftp in w/kg will be higher than a sprinter.

What is w/kg?

w/kg stands for watts per kilogram. w/kg is a power to weight ratio, it reflects how many watts you can hold for a certain period of time, divided by your weight. This helps to compare your fitness level with others.