Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate how many calories you burn during an activity, based on the exercise, your weight and how long you do it.
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What is the Calories Burned Calculator?
The calories burned calculator uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values — a standard measure of exercise intensity — to estimate energy used during any activity.
How to Calculate
Calories = MET × weight(kg) × duration(hours). Each activity has a MET value: walking ≈ 3.5, running ≈ 9.8, swimming ≈ 8.
Formula
Calories = MET × weight(kg) × hours
How to Use
- Enter your details in the fields above.
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Use Copy, Print or Download PDF to save your result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these figures exact?
They're estimates u2014 actual burn varies with fitness, effort and body composition, but MET-based figures are a solid guide.
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