Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned during various physical activities.
Activity Information
Calories Burned
Total Calories
123
calories
Activity Details
walking (moderate)
30 minutes
About This Calculator
The Calories Burned Calculator helps you estimate the number of calories you burn during various physical activities. This is useful for weight management, fitness planning, and understanding the energy expenditure of different exercises.
The calculator uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values, which represent the energy cost of activities relative to rest. Higher MET values indicate more intense activities that burn more calories. Your weight and the duration of activity significantly impact total calories burned.
Formula & Calculation Method
Calories Burned Calculation:
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours)
MET Values (examples):
Walking (moderate): 3.5 MET
Running (moderate): 8.0 MET
Cycling (moderate): 6.0 MET
Swimming (moderate): 7.0 MET
Weightlifting (moderate): 5.0 MET
Yoga (moderate): 3.0 MET
Dancing (moderate): 5.5 MET
Hiking (moderate): 6.0 MET
MET values vary by intensity level (light, moderate, vigorous). The calculation assumes steady-state activity. Actual calories burned may vary based on individual factors like fitness level, body composition, and exercise efficiency.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Weight: Input your body weight in kilograms.
- Select Activity: Choose the type of physical activity you performed.
- Select Intensity: Choose light, moderate, or vigorous intensity level.
- Enter Duration: Input how long you performed the activity in minutes.
- View Results: See total calories burned, calories per minute, and calories per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are calorie burn estimates?
Estimates are based on average MET values and provide a good approximation. Actual calories burned can vary by 10-20% based on individual factors like fitness level, body composition, age, and exercise efficiency.
Does weight affect calories burned?
Yes, heavier individuals burn more calories doing the same activity because they're moving more mass. The calculation directly multiplies MET by weight, so a 100kg person burns twice as many calories as a 50kg person for the same activity.
What is MET?
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a unit that measures the energy cost of physical activities. 1 MET equals the energy expended at rest. Higher MET values indicate more intense activities.
How can I burn more calories?
To burn more calories: increase activity duration, choose higher intensity activities, increase frequency of exercise, or combine activities. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be particularly effective.
Expert Reviewed
This calculator was reviewed by NumCalculators Editorial Team, Multi-disciplinary Expert Team