Fitness & Health
Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate calories burned during exercise.
Inputs
Adjust the assumptions to match your scenario. Results update instantly.
Results
Primary outputs and comparison insights are built from the current inputs.
Calories burned
257.25
Estimated total calories burned.
Calories per minute
8.58
Rate of calorie expenditure.
Calories per hour
514.5
Hourly calorie burn rate.
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How this Calories Burned Calculator works
The Calories Burned Calculator estimates how many calories you burn during various activities using the MET (metabolic equivalent) method. Enter weight (kg), met value, and duration (minutes) to estimate calories burned, calories per minute, and calories per hour. The calculator updates instantly and adds a comparison table plus chart so you can test the sensitivity of the result before you use it in a decision.
Quick guide
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Inputs
- Body weight in kilograms.
- Metabolic equivalent of the activity (e.g. running=7-12, walking=3-4).
- Duration of the exercise session.
Outputs
- Estimated total calories burned.
- Rate of calorie expenditure.
- Hourly calorie burn rate.
Assumptions
- MET values are standardized averages.
- Individual variation affects actual burn.
Tips
- Look up MET values for your specific activity.
- Higher intensity burns more per minute but may not be sustainable.
Calories Burned Calculator formula guide
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Calories Burned Calculator examples
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Example
Morning jog
Inputs
- Example input Weight (kg): 75
- Example input MET value: 8
- Example input Duration (minutes): 45
Outputs
- Example result Calories burned: 472.5
- Example result Calories per minute: 10.5
- Example result Calories per hour: 630
A 45-minute jog at MET 8 burns roughly 470 calories for a 75kg person.
Calories by activity intensity
| MET value | Calories burned | Calories per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 147 | 294 |
| 6 | 220.5 | 441 |
| 7 | 257.25 | 514.5 |
| 9 | 330.75 | 661.5 |
| 12 | 441 | 882 |
MET values: walking=3.5, cycling=6, running=8-12, swimming=7.
Burn rate comparison
Focus point
4
147
Position
#1 of 5
Original order
Share of total
10.53%
Total: 1,396.5
MET values: walking=3.5, cycling=6, running=8-12, swimming=7.
References
- Compendium of Physical Activities MET values
- Exercise energy expenditure formulas
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FAQ
Calories Burned Calculator FAQ
What does the Calories Burned Calculator do?
The Calories Burned Calculator estimates how many calories you burn during various activities using the MET (metabolic equivalent) method. Enter weight (kg), met value, and duration (minutes) to estimate calories burned, calories per minute, and calories per hour. The calculator updates instantly and adds a comparison table plus chart so you can test the sensitivity of the result before you use it in a decision. It is part of our fitness & health toolkit.
What inputs do I need?
Typical inputs include Body weight in kilograms., Metabolic equivalent of the activity (e.g. running=7-12, walking=3-4)., Duration of the exercise session..
How are the results calculated?
We follow the formulas and assumptions outlined in the "How this calculator works" section. You will see outputs like Estimated total calories burned., Rate of calorie expenditure., Hourly calorie burn rate..
Can I share or download the results?
Use the Copy link or Print buttons to share your results. If a table or chart appears, you can download the data as CSV.
Is my data stored?
No. Calculations run in your browser and we do not store your inputs.
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