Calories Burned Calculator
Calories Burned Calculator
How it works: This calculator uses METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) to estimate calories burned. METs represent the energy cost of physical activities. The formula is: Calories = METs × Weight(kg) × 3.5 ÷ 200 × Duration(minutes). Different activities have different MET values based on their intensity.
Overview
Calculate calories burned during various physical activities using METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task). This calculator helps you understand energy expenditure for different exercises including walking, running, cycling, swimming, weightlifting, yoga, and sports. Enter your weight, select an activity, and specify duration to get instant results showing calories burned per minute, per hour, and total for your session. Perfect for fitness planning, weight management, or tracking exercise effectiveness. The calculator uses scientifically validated MET values and provides visual charts to help you compare different activities. All calculations happen instantly in your browser with complete privacy—no data is stored or transmitted.
About
About Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned during various activities using METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task).
Features:
- Calculate calories for 12+ different activities
- Uses scientifically validated MET values
- Shows calories per minute, per hour, and total
- Visual charts for easy comparison
- Supports weight-based calculations
- 100% client-side - your data stays private
FAQ
What are METs?
METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) represent the energy cost of physical activities. 1 MET = resting metabolism. Higher MET values mean more calories burned.
How accurate are the calorie calculations?
The calculations use scientifically validated MET values but are estimates. Actual calories burned vary based on individual metabolism, fitness level, and exercise intensity.
Why do I need to enter my weight?
Calorie burn is proportional to body weight. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same activity because they're moving more mass.
Can I add custom activities?
This calculator includes common activities with established MET values. For custom activities, you'd need to know the MET value to calculate calories accurately.
How can I burn more calories?
Increase exercise duration, choose higher intensity activities, or combine multiple activities. Strength training also boosts metabolism for hours after exercise.