Calories burned calculator
Estimate activity energy from weight, minutes and MET.
Formula
Gross kcal = MET × kg × hours; active = (MET − 1) × kg × hours
Weight: 154 lb · Gross calories ≈ (4)×(154 lb × 0.45359237 kg/lb)×(30)÷60 · Active calories ≈ ((4)-1)×(154 lb × 0.45359237 kg/lb)×(30)÷60
How to use
- Enter body weight and units.
- Enter duration and a MET value from your activity source.
- Compare gross and active calories.
Examples
- 70 kg, 30 minutes, 4 MET: 140 gross kcal.
- 60 kg, 60 minutes, 3 MET: 120 active kcal.
Frequently asked questions
What does MET mean?
One MET is conventionally 1 kcal per kg per hour.
Gross or active calories?
Gross includes resting energy; active subtracts one MET for the same time.
Is MET a personal measurement?
No. Activity values are population estimates and may differ from your actual expenditure.
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