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Change any number and the rest follow, with Concept2's own formulas.
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Split to watts chart
Concept2's figures for each split, and the 2K it gives you.
| Split | Watts | Cal/hr | 2K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 | 683.6 | 2,653 | 5:20 |
| 1:25 | 569.9 | 2,261 | 5:40 |
| 1:30 | 480.1 | 1,952 | 6:00 |
| 1:35 | 408.2 | 1,705 | 6:20 |
| 1:40 | 350.0 | 1,505 | 6:40 |
| 1:45 | 302.3 | 1,341 | 7:00 |
| 1:50 | 263.0 | 1,205 | 7:20 |
| 1:55 | 230.1 | 1,092 | 7:40 |
| 2:00 | 202.5 | 997 | 8:00 |
| 2:05 | 179.2 | 917 | 8:20 |
| 2:10 | 159.3 | 848 | 8:40 |
| 2:15 | 142.3 | 790 | 9:00 |
| 2:20 | 127.6 | 739 | 9:20 |
| 2:25 | 114.8 | 695 | 9:40 |
| 2:30 | 103.7 | 657 | 10:00 |
Questions people ask
What is a 500m split in rowing?
The time it takes to row 500 metres at your current pace, the big number on a Concept2 monitor. A 2:00 split means a 2K takes 8:00.0. Lower is faster.
How do I convert a 500m split to watts?
Divide the split in seconds by 500, cube it, then divide 2.80 by the answer: Concept2's formula. A 2:00 split is 202.5 watts and a 1:45 split is 302.3 watts.
What split is 200 watts on an erg?
200 watts is a 2:00.5 split on a Concept2. 300 watts is 1:45.3 and 400 watts is 1:35.6.
How long should 2K take on a rowing machine?
Four times your 500m split: 8:00.0 at a 2:00 split, 7:00.0 at 1:45 and 6:00.0 at 1:30.
How many calories do you burn in a 2000m row?
A Concept2 monitor counts about 133 calories at a 2:00 split, 156 at 1:45 and 195 at 1:30. It assumes a 79.5 kg (175 lb) rower.