How many calories did your workout burn? Our Calories Burned Calculator estimates your energy use for more than 30 activities, including walking, running, cycling, swimming, yoga and weight lifting. Enter your weight and workout time to get calories burned, an hourly rate and a comparison across other activities. It uses standard MET values from exercise science.
Calories Burned Calculator
Formula: calories = MET x weight (kg) x hours. MET values are based on the Compendium of Physical Activities and are averages. Real burn varies with fitness, age and intensity.
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How to use:
- Choose your activity from the list.
- Enter your weight in kg or lb.
- Enter your workout duration in minutes or hours.
- Click “Calculate Calories” to see your total burn.
- Check the table to compare other activities for the same time.
FAQs:
Q: How are calories burned calculated?
A: Calories = MET value x weight in kg x time in hours.
Q: Is the result accurate?
A: It’s a good estimate, but real burn varies with fitness, age and intensity.
Q: Which activity burns the most calories?
A: High-intensity activities such as running and jumping rope usually burn the most per hour.
