Calories Burned Calculator
Calories burned by 30 activities using MET values. Free, private and instant.
How to use the Calories Burned
- Pick metric (cm, kg) or imperial (ft, in, lb) units.
- Enter weight.
- Choose activity: Walking, slow (3 km/h), Walking, brisk (5.5 km/h), Hiking, Jogging (7 km/h) and more.
- Enter duration (minutes).
- Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.
About the Calories Burned
The calories burned calculator estimates your energy use for 30 common activities using MET (metabolic equivalent) values from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Enter your weight and duration and compare with other activities.
Also known as: exercise calorie calculator, MET calculator, activity calorie calculator, calories burned by activity.
Worked example
- Weight: 70 kg
- Activity: Walking, brisk (5.5 km/h)
- Duration: 45 minutes
Calories burned: 226 kcal (Moderate · 4.3 METs). Walking, brisk (5.5 km/h) for 45 minutes burns about 226 kcal at 70.0 kg body weight, roughly 0.8 slices of pizza.
- Calories per minute: 5.0
- Calories per hour: 301 kcal
- MET value: 4.3
- Equivalent to: 0.8 slices of pizza
Formula and cut-offs
Calories = MET x body weight (kg) x duration (hours). 1 MET is the energy used at rest. Light < 3 METs, moderate 3-6, vigorous 6-9, very vigorous 9 or more.
Frequently asked questions
How are calories burned calculated?
Calories = MET x weight in kg x hours. Heavier people and higher-intensity activities burn more.
What burns the most calories?
Running, jump rope, martial arts and swimming at a fast pace are among the highest.
Is this exact?
It is an estimate. Fitness, terrain and technique change real burn.
How many calories does walking, brisk (5.5 km/h) burn in 45 minutes at 70 kg?
Calories burned: 226 kcal (Moderate · 4.3 METs). Walking, brisk (5.5 km/h) for 45 minutes burns about 226 kcal at 70.0 kg body weight, roughly 0.8 slices of pizza. Enter your own numbers above for a personal result.
Sources and references
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