Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned during activities and exercises
Calculator
Enter your weight, duration, and select an activity to calculate calories burned
About Calories Burned Calculator
- Uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from research
- Formula: Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours)
- Higher MET values indicate more intense activities
- Actual calories burned may vary based on fitness level and intensity
How to Use
Calculate calories burned during exercise
Enter weight
Input your body weight
Select activity
Choose exercise type from the list
Enter duration
Input exercise duration in minutes
View calories
See estimated calories burned
Calorie Burn Formula (MET)
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET is the metabolic equivalent - 1 MET equals calories burned at rest. Activities range from 1 MET (sitting) to 18 MET (sprinting).
Frequently Asked Questions
Calories burned = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours). MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity relative to rest. Walking = 3.5 MET, running = 8-12 MET, cycling = 6-10 MET. Higher intensity = more calories.
Running burns most calories per minute (10-15 cal/min). Swimming, cycling, HIIT, and jump rope are also high calorie burners. However, the "best" exercise is one you'll do consistently. Walking 30 min daily beats running once a month.
Estimates can be 10-30% off. Heart rate monitors improve accuracy. Factors affecting actual burn: fitness level (fit people burn less), body composition (muscle burns more), age, genetics. Use estimates for general guidance, not exact accounting.
If losing weight, eat back 25-50% of exercise calories to avoid excessive deficit. Trackers often overestimate burn, so eating back 100% may stall weight loss. If maintaining or gaining, eating back calories helps fuel recovery and performance.