Paddling Tools & Calculators
Free, practical tools for every paddler — check your boat's usable capacity, estimate trip time and hydration, size your paddle, track calories, and find your pace on the water.
Kayak Weight Capacity Calculator
Work out a sensible usable load for your kayak from its manufacturer max capacity and a safety factor — see the usable weight and the reserve you're leaving on the table
Paddling Time Calculator
Estimate how long a paddling trip will take from its distance and your average speed — see the total in hours and minutes so you can plan launch times with a margin
Paddling Calories Calculator
Estimate calories burned kayaking or canoeing from your session length, effort level, and body weight, using the standard MET formula fitness trackers rely on
Paddle Length Calculator
Find the right kayak or canoe paddle length from your height and your boat's width — a starting-point sizing figure in both centimetres and inches
Trip Water Calculator
Work out how much drinking water to pack for a paddling trip from its duration and a hydration rate — see the total in litres and millilitres before you launch
Paddling Pace Calculator
Convert your average paddling speed into a pace in minutes per mile — the way runners and rowers track effort, handy for comparing splits across a training log or race