Stroke Rate Calculator

For those coaches working closely with a swimmer at a level whereby it has been determined that the optimal balance between stroke rate and stroke length needs to be ascertained, the Swim Smooth Stroke Rate Calculator is a great resource.

By inputting the known variables of pool length, push-off distance and time taken to complete the push-off, average number of strokes per length and the stroke rate in strokes per minute, the coach can quickly determine the estimated time that a swimmer would swim over a given distance if stroke length and stroke rate remain constant.

Due to the realism that stroke rate and stroke length are difficult to hold constant over a given distance, this calculator is really only an estimator of swim speed. The true value in using the Calculator is to determine what stroke length and / or stroke rate should be worked towards in training to give the desired result in a race situation. It is also very valuable for long distance aerobic efforts where it is much easier for the swimmer to hold a given pace. We strongly suggest reading our article on Stroke Rate before using the Calculator, and our past threads on the TRITALK forum on this topic may also give you some further background information on the benefits of working with these two variables.

Download your copy of the Swim Smooth Stroke Rate Calculator today! Let us know what you think!