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Convert rowing erg 500 m split to power.

Power (W) 202.55

Formula: watts = 2.80 ÷ (split ÷ 500)³

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. 500 m split time = 120

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.

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

Why is it cubic?

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