Calories Burned Calculator

Estimate the calories burned by an activity from its MET value, your weight, and duration.

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About this calculator

MET (metabolic equivalent) values from the Compendium of Physical Activities express how many times more energy an activity burns than sitting at rest. Calories burned scale with your body weight and time spent.

Formula

kcal/min = MET × 3.5 × weight (kg) ÷ 200

Results are estimates for information only — not medical advice. Sources: WHO, CDC, and peer-reviewed research.

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