The audio file below contains the standard 20 metre beep test protocol. All 21 levels. Correct timing based on the Léger protocol starting at 8.5 km/h and increasing 0.5 km/h per level.
This is a generated audio track produced to the correct timing specification. It is free to download and use for personal training and non-commercial testing purposes.
The file is an MP3. It will play on any smartphone, tablet or computer. You do not need a special app — your phone's standard audio player will work.
Beep Test Audio — Standard 20m Protocol
All 21 levels · Léger protocol · MP3 format · Free
How to Use the Audio File
Download the file to your phone before your training session — do not rely on a mobile data connection during the test. Gaps in audio due to buffering will invalidate your result.
Play the file through a speaker loud enough for all participants to hear clearly. In a large sports hall, a portable bluetooth speaker works well. If any participant cannot hear the beeps, the test is not valid for them.
The audio includes a spoken level and shuttle announcement before each new level begins. Listen for the double beep — it signals a level change and a slight increase in pace.
What the Audio Contains
| Level | Shuttles | Speed (km/h) | Gap (seconds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8.5 | 8.47 |
| 2 | 8 | 9.0 | 8.00 |
| 3 | 8 | 9.5 | 7.58 |
| 4 | 9 | 10.0 | 7.20 |
| 5 | 9 | 10.5 | 6.86 |
| 6 | 10 | 11.0 | 6.55 |
| 7 | 10 | 11.5 | 6.26 |
| 8 | 11 | 12.0 | 6.00 |
| 9 | 11 | 12.5 | 5.76 |
| 10 | 11 | 13.0 | 5.54 |
| 11 | 12 | 13.5 | 5.33 |
| 12 | 12 | 14.0 | 5.14 |
| 13 | 13 | 14.5 | 4.97 |
| 14 | 13 | 15.0 | 4.80 |
| 15 | 13 | 15.5 | 4.65 |
| 16 | 14 | 16.0 | 4.50 |
| 17 | 14 | 16.5 | 4.36 |
| 18 | 15 | 17.0 | 4.24 |
| 19 | 15 | 17.5 | 4.11 |
| 20 | 16 | 18.0 | 4.00 |
| 21 | 16 | 18.5 | 3.89 |
Gap (seconds) = the time allowed per 20 metre shuttle at that level.