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Calories Burned Calculator

Estimate calories burned during exercise.

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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 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.

Formula guide

Use these formulas to audit the output or explain it to someone else.

1 formulas

Calories = MET × 3.5 × Weight(kg) ÷ 200 × Minutes

Usage examples

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Example

3 inputs3 outputs

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

5 of 5 rows
MET valueCalories burnedCalories per hour
4147294
6220.5441
7257.25514.5
9330.75661.5
12441882

MET values: walking=3.5, cycling=6, running=8-12, swimming=7.

Burn rate comparison

Highest: 12 (441)Lowest: 4 (147)
MET valueCalories burned

Focus point

4

147

Position

#1 of 5

Original order

Share of total

10.53%

Total: 1,396.5

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MET values: walking=3.5, cycling=6, running=8-12, swimming=7.

References

  • Compendium of Physical Activities MET values
  • Exercise energy expenditure formulas

FAQ

Common questions

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.