1. What is the WMA Age Graded Percentage?

The WMA (World Masters Athletics) Age Graded Percentage allows athletes of different ages to compare their performances. It compares your time to the world record time for your age and gender, expressed as a percentage.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the WMA Age Graded formula:

Where:

• \( Age\ standard \) — World record time for your age/gender (minutes)
• \( Time \) — Your actual time (minutes)

Explanation: The equation shows what percentage of the world record standard you achieved. Higher percentages indicate better performance.

3. Importance of Age Graded Scoring

Details: Age grading allows fair comparison between athletes of different ages and helps track performance changes as you age.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both times in minutes. The age standard can be found in WMA tables for your specific event, age, and gender.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find age standard times?
A: Official WMA tables provide age standards for each event by age and gender.

Q2: What is a good age graded percentage?
A: 100% = world record level. Over 90% is world class, 80%+ is national class, 70%+ is regional class.

Q3: Does this work for all running events?
A: Yes, WMA provides standards for all standard track and road distances.

Q4: How often are standards updated?
A: WMA updates standards periodically as world records improve.

Q5: Can I use this for non-running events?
A: Similar age grading systems exist for other sports but may use different calculation methods.