Bike Cadence and Speed Calculator
Convert cadence and gearing into road speed, with gear ratio and development.
Why 90 rpm keeps coming up
Trained cyclists tend to settle between 80 and 100 rpm because it balances muscular force against cardiovascular load: grinding a big gear at 60 rpm loads the legs, spinning at 120 loads the heart and lungs. The efficient cadence is individual, and the useful skill is being able to hold any of them.
The formula
Speed = cadence × (chainring ÷ cog) × wheel circumference
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Bike Cadence and Speed Calculator
- Fill in each field with your own figures — the defaults are only there as an example.
- The result updates as you type, so there is no button to press.
- Check the breakdown under the main result for the supporting numbers.
- Use the copy button to take the result with you, or share the link to reload the same inputs.
Bike Cadence and Speed Calculator — frequently asked questions
Is this bike cadence and speed calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
How accurate is the result?
The maths is exact for the formula shown on the page. Accuracy in the real world depends on your inputs and on assumptions the formula cannot see, so treat the output as a well-grounded estimate rather than a quote.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The page is responsive, weighs a few kilobytes and works offline once loaded, so it behaves the same on a phone as on a desktop.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
Last reviewed August 23, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error