How fast do you have to be to compete in 4x4x4 cube?

[FennCubing]

Just learned 4x4, and got a PB single of 3:37s. How much faster do I have to be in order to compete in 4x4?

 

[siwoo]

Well technically most competitons keep a mandated 10 minute time limit, so as long as the competition page has the 10 min limit or a limit higher than what you average, you can compete. However, many do set a cutoff time that you must be faster within 2 solves in order to get the rest of your solves. Normally this number ranges from 1 minute to 1 minute and 15 seconds .

 

[FennCubing]

Should I keep practicing with a goal to get sub-1 minute?

EDIT - Made it not sound like I would stop practicing

 

[ProStar]

So should I keep practicing until I average Sub-1 minute?

No. If you can solve the cube below the time limit (*not* the cutoff), then you should do it in competition. If you find it fun, go compete in it. There’s no need to be super fast to compete. Unlike many other activities, cubing competitors are much more about beating yourself and having fun with other cubers, rather than trying to beat a bunch of people.

 

[GloopyGum]

Though if you want an official average and not just single you'll probably want to average at least ~1:10 or so

 

[fes_77]

Just learned 4x4, and got a PB single of 3:37s. How much faster do I have to be in order to compete in 4x4?

some competitions dont have cutoff times (but most do) but you should still try to get atleast under 1:10 to go to most competeitions

So should I keep practicing until I average Sub-1 minute?

some comps also have their cutoff time at under 1 minute but that doesnt mean that you should just stop after that

also if your going to stop practicing something just because you can get the cutoff time for competitions then just dont do it since your not actually having fun with it and thats aprt of cubing (to just have fun!)

 

[GloopyGum]

But it's also good to set goals for yourself, and a sub 1 4x4 global could be a goal that motivates you