Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate calories burned for over 200 exercises and daily activities.

Burn Parameters

Estimate energy spent during any activity.

Measurement Units

Body Weight

Pounds

Duration (min)

Minutes

Activity Intensity

MET = Metabolic Equivalent of Task. 1.0 is resting.

Energy Calculation

Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours). This formula provides a general estimate regardless of fitness level.

Understanding the Calories Burned Calculator

Estimate the calories burned during various physical activities using MET values.

Guide

How to use the Calories Burned Calculator

1Choose your unit system (Metric or Imperial).
2Enter your weight.
3Select an activity and its duration.
4Calculate your total energy expenditure.

Applications

Common Use Cases

Exercise Logging: Tracking workouts for weight management.

Activity Planning: Deciding how long to run or swim to hit a target.

Dietary Adjustments: Eating back exercise calories (if desired).

The Maths Behind the Calculation

Calories = MET * Weight(kg) * Duration(hours)

The Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) determines the energy cost of activities. One MET is the rate of energy expenditure while sitting at rest (approx 1 kcal/kg/hour).

Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this calculator exact?

It provides an estimate. Individual variations in metabolism, fitness level, and effort intensity can affect actual burn by ±20%.

Does muscle mass affect calorie burn?

Yes. People with more muscle mass generally burn more calories performing the same activity compared to those with less muscle mass.

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