Choose the conversion type (yards or meters), the time you swam for that heat or event; add the total distance and stroke in the boxes below. The PennAquatics Conversion Station will convert yards to meters or meters to yards instantly just by clicking on Convert. Click on Clear if you make a mistake or want to do another conversion. All PAC swimmers, their families and swim team members from other teams are invited to use this new conversion tool!!! Provided as a public service by the Pennsbury Aquatics Club, Fairless Hills, PA. We are affiliated with the Suburban Aquatic League and USA Swimming.

 

 

Swimmer's Yards/Meters Time Conversions
From / Enter Time	Distance / Stroke	Convert / Clear	To / Result
Short Course Yards Short Course Meters Long Course Meters	50 100 200 400/500 800/1000 1500/1650		Short Course Yards Short Course Meters Long Course Meters
:.	Butterfly Backstroke Breaststroke Freestyle I.M.		:.

While it is important to know how much fluid you should consume to maximize the benefits of proper hydration, it is even more important to actually adhere to recommended hydration guidelines and drink at regular intervals during swim practices, swim meets and throughout the day. Since each person’s needs are unique, depending upon a number of variables, these values can be adjusted to meet a swimmer’s specific requirements. The Calculator below will assist you in meeting your proper hydration goal.

Please Note: The Hydration Calculator is designed to provide a basic guideline to help stay hydrated during exercise and throughout the day. Each person's hydration needs are unique and vary depending upon numerous variables, including rate of exercise, elevation, heat, humidity, etc.. The hydration recommendations and information contained herein is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition.

1.	ENTER Weight			lb
2.	SELECT Daily Lifestyle Activity Level		{Select} Sedentary Average Active
Base Hydration Goal				oz	Recommended Daily Fluid Intake
3.	SELECT Level of Exercise Intensity or Specific Activity		{Select} Light Moderate Vigorous Or… Swimming laps, freestyle, fast, vigorous effort Swimming laps, freestyle, light/moderate effort Swimming, backstroke, general Swimming, breaststroke, general Swimming, butterfly, general Swimming, leisurely, general Swimming, sidestroke, general Swimming, sychronized Swimming, treading water, fast/vigorous Swimming, treading water, moderate effort Water aerobics, water calisthenics Water polo Water volleyball Weight lifting or body building, vigorous effort Weight lifting, light or moderate effort
Hydration Exercise Goal				oz	Recommended Added Liquid Intake Per Hour of Exercise

Note: hydration recommendation is capped at 200 ounces per day and 50 ounces per hour.