About Calories Burned Calculator
Use the calories burned calculator to estimate your energy expenditure for various exercises. By using the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) values, this tool provides a personalized estimate of calories burned based on your body weight and how long you exercise.
How to Use
Select an activity from the dropdown or choose to enter a MET value manually. Select your preferred weight unit, enter your weight, and input the duration of the exercise. Review the Calories burned and MET value outputs.
- Open the calculator : Use Calories Burned Calculator from the Health category.
- Check the inputs : Review the required values and any optional settings.
- Read the formula : Use the formula and notes below to understand how the result is produced.
Common Questions
What is a MET value?
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task. It is a standard measurement used to estimate the amount of oxygen and energy your body uses during a specific physical activity. One MET is the energy you spend sitting quietly at rest.
Is this calorie estimate completely accurate?
This calculator provides a strong, scientifically backed estimate based on standard MET values. However, true calorie expenditure can vary slightly based on your age, gender, body composition, baseline fitness level, and exact physical exertion.
Does this calculate gross or net calories?
This formula calculates gross calories. Gross calories represent the total amount of energy you burned during the duration of the activity, which includes the calories your body would have burned anyway just keeping you alive (your resting metabolic rate).
Inputs
- Activity
- Weight unit
- Weight
- Duration
- Manual MET value
Outputs
- Calories burned
- MET value
Formula
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours)