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Calories Burned Calculator

Estimate calories burned by activity, duration, and body weight.

Activity
kg / lb
min

Calories burned

368 kcal

Per 30 minutes

245 kcal

Per hour

490 kcal

The MET system

A MET is a multiple of resting metabolism: sitting is 1, jogging about 7. Calories = METs × weight (kg) × hours, which is why heavier people burn more at the same activity. Values here come from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

Estimates, not receipts

Fitness trackers and MET tables both carry ±20% error, and 'calories burned' displays on machines are notoriously generous. Exercise also nudges appetite up — for weight loss, the intake side of the ledger does most of the work.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Calories Burned Calculator work?
Estimate calories burned by activity, duration, and body weight.
Is the Calories Burned Calculator free to use?
Yes. The Calories Burned Calculator is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no account or sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.

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