Cycling Watts Per Kilogram (W/kg)
Calculate your cycling power-to-weight ratio. See how your watts per kg compare to professional cyclists.
Reference
FTP = 1-hour sustainable power। Beginner: 1.5-2.5 W/kg। Intermediate: 2.5-3.5। Advanced: 3.5-4.5। Pro: 5.5-7.0। 75 kg at 250W: 3.33 W/kg (good recreational)। Indian cycling: growing rapidly — Strava shows 300%+ increase since 2020।
India
Sunday group rides: every major city। Cycling infrastructure: improving (Delhi, Pune, Bangalore)। Decathlon BTwin: best budget bikes। Firefox, Trek: mid-premium।
Losing 1 kg of body weight at the same power output has the same effect on climbing as gaining approximately 3-4 watts. For a 75 kg rider at 300W, losing 1 kg improves climbing speed by about 1.3%. This is why pro cyclists are obsessive about weight during Grand Tours.
