Calories Calculator
Estimate the number of calories you burn during various physical activities based on your body weight and exercise duration. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and athletes who want to track their energy expenditure.
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Calories Burned During Exercise
Use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values of different exercises along with your weight and workout duration to calculate calories burned. This calculator supports walking, running, swimming, cycling, strength training, and more.
Formula
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How to Use?
- Select your body weight and the unit.
- Enter the duration of your exercise in minutes.
- Choose the type of physical activity from the dropdown.
- The calculator will provide total calories burned and calories burned per minute.
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Worked Examples
Running for 30 minutes at 12 km/h weighing 70 kg
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What is MET?
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task. It is a unit that estimates the amount of energy used by the body during physical activity compared to resting. For example, 1 MET is the energy spent while sitting quietly.
Why calculate calories burned?
Knowing the calories burned helps in weight management, understanding energy balance, and planning nutrition. It is useful for fitness tracking, designing workouts, and monitoring health goals.
Table: MET Values for Common Activities
| Activity | MET |
|---|---|
| Walking (5 km/h) | 3.5 |
| Jogging (8 km/h) | 7.0 |
| Running (12 km/h) | 11.5 |
| Cycling (moderate) | 8.0 |
| Swimming (moderate) | 7.0 |
| Weight training | 5.0 |
| HIIT | 12.0 |
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FAQs
Does this account for age or gender?
No, this calculation is based solely on MET, weight, and duration. Age, gender, and metabolism can affect actual calories burned.
Can I use this for weight loss planning?
Yes, by knowing your daily activity calories burned, you can adjust diet and exercise to meet your goals.
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