Borg’s original scale went from 6 to 20. It was loosely based on a person’s heart rate during exercise. This was calculated by multiplying the scale number by 10. For example, if you rated ...

‘Some people use something called the Borg scale, which ranges from six to 20. However, a lot of people find that it tends to be a little bit more complicated than it needs to be. A simplified s ...

OBJECTIVE: To assess the test-retest reliability (repeatability) of Borg's 6-20 rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale using a more appropriate statistical technique than has been employed in ...