Calorie Burn Calculator

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Estimate the energy expenditure of your physical activities based on intensity and body weight.

Your Weight

Unit Pounds (lbs) Kilograms (kg)

Activity Type Walking (3.5 mph, brisk) Running (6 mph, 10 min/mile) Cycling (12-14 mph, moderate) Swimming (Laps, moderate) Weight Training (General) Yoga (Hatha) Hiking (Cross country) Running (8 mph, 7.5 min/mile) Housework (General) Circuit Training (Intense)

Duration (Minutes)

Total Estimated Burn

Calories (kcal)

How the Calorie Burn Calculator Works

This calculator utilizes the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) method to estimate the number of calories your body burns during specific activities. One MET is defined as the energy cost of sitting quietly, which is roughly equivalent to 1 kcal per kilogram of body weight per hour.

The formula used for the calculation is:

            Calories Burned = (MET × 3.5 × weight in kg / 200) × duration in minutes
        

Understanding MET Values

Different activities have different MET intensities. The more vigorous the exercise, the higher the MET value. For example, sitting quietly has a MET of 1.0, while running at a fast pace can have a MET of 12.0 or higher.

Activity	MET Value
Walking (Slow pace)	2.0
Golf (Walking and carrying clubs)	4.3
Tennis (Doubles)	6.0
Bicycling (16-19 mph)	12.0

Why Track Your Calorie Burn?

Whether your goal is weight loss, weight maintenance, or athletic performance, understanding your energy expenditure is vital. Combining the data from this calorie burn calculator with a tracking of your caloric intake helps you manage your energy balance effectively.

Practical Example

If a person weighs 180 lbs (81.6 kg) and runs for 30 minutes at a 6 mph pace (MET 9.8):

Weight in kg: 81.6
MET: 9.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Calculation: (9.8 × 3.5 × 81.6 / 200) × 30 = ~420 Calories

Please note that these are estimates. Factors like age, body composition (muscle vs. fat), and environmental conditions (heat/humidity) can influence the actual number of calories burned.