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Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate calories burned during exercise using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) method. Supports walking, running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and weight training.

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How to use

Calculate calories burned during exercise using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) method. Supports walking, running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and weight training.

How it's calculated

MET Value

activity / 10

Metabolic Equivalent of Task for selected activity

Calories Burned

met * weight_kg * duration_minutes / 60

Estimated calories burned: MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)

Examples

70 kg walking for 30 minutes

  • Activity:35
  • Weight (kg):70
  • Duration (minutes):30

70 kg running for 30 minutes

  • Activity:80
  • Weight (kg):70
  • Duration (minutes):30

Frequently Asked Questions

How is calories burned calculated?

The formula is: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours). MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a standard measure of exercise intensity. Walking has a MET of 3.5, meaning it burns 3.5 times more energy than sitting at rest.

Why does body weight affect calories burned?

Heavier people burn more calories doing the same activity because it takes more energy to move a larger body mass. A 90 kg person walking for 30 minutes burns roughly 29% more calories than a 70 kg person doing the same walk.

Are these calorie estimates accurate?

MET-based estimates are reasonable approximations but vary by individual fitness level, terrain, and intensity. For precise measurements, use a heart rate monitor or fitness tracker. These numbers are best used for general planning, not precise dietary tracking.

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