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Convert rowing erg 500 m split to power.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Power (W) 202.55
Formula: watts = 2.80 ÷ (split ÷ 500)³
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. 500 m split time = 120
3.
4. Power = 202.55W
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Concept2 rowing ergs link your 500 m split pace to power output.

The math behind it

watts = 2.80 ÷ (seconds per metre)³, where pace = split ÷ 500.

Worked Example

A 2:00 (120 s) /500 m split → about 202 W.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it cubic?

Water drag rises with the cube of speed, so power scales the same way.

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