Heptathlon Points Calculator
Input your performance marks to compute per-event points, total score, and training insights for the women's heptathlon.
Performance Presets
Presets provide starting points - adjust any event to reflect your current marks.
100m Hurdles
TrackTime for 100-meter hurdles race in seconds.
Unit: seconds
High Jump
FieldBest height cleared in meters.
Unit: meters
Shot Put
FieldFarthest distance thrown in meters.
Unit: meters
200m Dash
TrackTime for the 200-meter sprint in seconds.
Unit: seconds
Long Jump
FieldBest jump distance in meters.
Unit: meters
Javelin Throw
FieldBest javelin throw distance in meters.
Unit: meters
800m Run
TrackTime for the 800-meter run (enter total seconds).
Unit: seconds
Total points
6,310
International contender
Average per event
901.4
7 events scored
Strongest / weakest
100m Hurdles (1050 pts)
Shot Put (741 pts)
| Event | Performance | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100m Hurdles | 13.50 s | 1050 |
| High Jump | 1.80 m | 978 |
| Shot Put | 13.20 m | 741 |
| 200m Dash | 24.20 s | 962 |
| Long Jump | 6.10 m | 880 |
| Javelin Throw | 45.00 m | 763 |
| 800m Run | 2.20 min | 936 |
How to Use This Calculator
Record official marks
Use wind-legal times and certified distances from competition or testing.
Enter each event performance
Times in seconds; jumps/throws in meters. Long/high jump automatically convert to centimeters for scoring.
Review points breakdown
Identify events contributing the most and least to your total.
Plan training priorities
Focus on weakest events or maintain strengths depending on competition schedule.
Formula
IAAF Heptathlon Scoring
Track events (100H, 200m, 800m): Points = A * (B - P)C, where P is time in seconds.
Field events (HJ, LJ, SP, JT): Points = A * (P - B)C, where P is performance (meters or centimeters as specified).
Constants (A, B, C) follow the World Athletics (IAAF) 2017 scoring tables. Long jump and high jump use centimeters; other field events use meters.
Training Insights
Balanced development across all seven events maximizes heptathlon totals. Use the points breakdown to strategically allocate practice time and recovery.
Target setting
- Prioritize technical sessions for events scoring below average.
- Monitor fatigue around high-impact events (hurdles, jumps) to avoid injury.
- Integrate tempo runs and 800m pacing workouts late in the cycle.
Competition strategy
- Track day-one vs. day-two totals to plan risk/reward attempts.
- Maintain consistency - small improvements (for example, +0.05s or +5cm) can add 20-40 points.
- Use point tables to evaluate whether to chase marginal gains or conserve energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do wind readings affect scoring?
Official tables require wind-legal marks (<= +2.0 m/s). Use wind-adjusted times for unofficial comparisons.
Can I enter imperial units?
Convert to meters or seconds before inputting. The calculator uses metric units for accuracy.
How accurate are these formulas?
They match World Athletics scoring tables. Results are rounded down to the nearest whole point, as per official rules.
What about decathlon or pentathlon?
This tool is heptathlon-specific. For other combined events, use the relevant scoring formulas.
How can I convert 800m time to seconds?
Multiply minutes by 60 and add remaining seconds (for example, 2:08.50 -> 2 x 60 + 8.50 = 128.50).