Calories Burned Calculator

Estimate calories burned during exercise and daily activities based on activity type, duration, and body weight.

Result

Fill in the fields above, then press Calculate.

A calories burned calculator estimates energy expenditure during physical activities using MET values, helping you plan workouts and balance your calorie intake.

Select your activity from the dropdown, enter the duration in minutes, and provide your weight. Click Calculate to see an estimate of calories burned based on MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values.

Examples

Running 30 minutes at 170 lbs

A 170 lb (77 kg) person running at 6 mph (MET 9.8) for 30 minutes burns approximately 9.8 x 77 x 0.5 = 377 calories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are MET values?
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a measure of the energy cost of physical activity. 1 MET equals the energy you burn at rest. An activity with a MET of 5 burns 5 times the energy of sitting still.
Are these calorie estimates accurate?
MET-based calculations provide reasonable estimates but actual calories burned depend on factors like fitness level, body composition, exercise intensity variations, and environmental conditions. They are most useful for relative comparisons between activities.
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Quick Tips

  • •Use calorie burn estimates for relative comparisons between activities rather than exact tracking.
  • •Combine higher-MET activities with strength training for the most efficient calorie burning over time.
  • •A heart rate monitor provides a more personalized calorie burn estimate than MET-based formulas.