Weight loss is a simple math problem: Burn more calories than you consume. But knowing exactly how much you burned during that 30-minute jog or 1-hour yoga session can be tricky.
Our Calories Burned Calculator helps you estimate the energy expenditure for various activities based on your body weight and duration.
Fitness Guide:
1. How is it Calculated? (The MET Value)
Scientists use a unit called MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) to measure how much energy an activity uses.
- Sitting / Resting: 1 MET
- Walking: 3 - 4 METs
- Running: 8 - 11 METs
Example: A 70kg person running (8 METs) for 30 mins burns approx 294 calories.
2. Walking vs Running vs Cycling
Here is a quick comparison for a 70 kg person exercising for 1 Hour:
| Activity | Intensity | Calories Burned (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate (5 km/h) | ~ 280 cal |
| Cycling | Moderate (20 km/h) | ~ 560 cal |
| Swimming | Laps (Freestyle) | ~ 700 cal |
| Running | Fast (10 km/h) | ~ 740 cal |
3. Why Weight Matters?
You might have noticed that heavier people burn more calories than lighter people doing the same exercise.
More Effort
Moving a heavier body requires more energy (fuel).Higher Burn
A 90kg person burns ~30% more than a 60kg person.4. How to use our Calculator?
Don't do the complex math yourself:
- Select Activity: Choose from Walking, Running, Cycling, Gym, Yoga, etc.
- Enter Weight: Input your current body weight (kg).
- Enter Duration: How long did you perform the activity (minutes)?