Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned from activity, weight and duration.
About this tool
Estimate calories burned during exercise using MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values \u2014 a standard measure of exercise intensity used in exercise science \u2014 combined with your body weight and how long you exercised.
Key Features
- Preset MET values for common activities
- Custom MET option for any other activity
- Standard MET-based formula used in exercise science
How to Use
- Choose your activity (or enter a custom MET value).
- Enter your body weight.
- Enter how long you exercised, in minutes.
- Click Calculate Calories Burned.
Benefits
- Estimate calorie burn for a workout log
- Compare the intensity of different activities
- Pair with the Calorie Calculator to plan your daily energy balance
Frequently Asked Questions
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) compares an activity's energy cost to resting metabolism \u2014 1 MET is roughly the energy used sitting quietly, and higher MET values mean more intense activity. These standard values come from the Compendium of Physical Activities used in exercise science research.
MET-based estimates are a reasonable approximation but don't account for individual differences in fitness level, exact intensity, terrain, or body composition \u2014 a fitness tracker with heart-rate monitoring will generally be more precise for any one person.