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Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate calories burned for 20+ exercises and daily activities. Based on MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values — the most accurate method for exercise calorie estimation.

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Your Weight70 kg
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20 kg200 kg
Duration30 min
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5 min240 min
Your Result

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Calories Burned
MET Value
Calories per Hour
Fat Burned (approx.)
Equivalent Food
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Did You Know?
Exercise burns less than you think
A 30-minute run burns ~300 calories — equivalent to one chocolate bar. You can't outrun a bad diet. Calorie tracking combined with a 300–500 calorie daily deficit from food is far more effective than exercise alone for weight loss.

How to use this calculator

1

Select activity

Choose from 25+ exercises and daily activities grouped by category.

2

Enter your weight

Calorie burn scales directly with body weight — heavier = more calories burned.

3

Set duration

Enter how long you did or plan to do the activity.

The formula explained

Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours)

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity relative to rest (1 MET). Running at 8 km/h has a MET of 8 — meaning it burns 8× the calories of sitting still. Fat burned assumes ~7.7 kcal per gram of fat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a MET value?

Metabolic Equivalent of Task — a measure of exercise intensity. Sitting = 1 MET. Running = 8–14 MET. Your calorie burn = MET × your weight in kg × hours exercised.

Why does weight affect calorie burn?

Moving a heavier body requires more energy. A 90kg person running burns about 28% more calories than a 70kg person running the same distance at the same pace.

How accurate is this calculator?

MET-based calculations are accurate within ±15% for most people. Individual variation in fitness level, efficiency, and metabolism affects actual burn.

How many calories does 30 minutes of walking burn?

At 70kg and 5 km/h (MET 3.5): 3.5 × 70 × 0.5 = 122.5 calories. At 90kg, the same walk burns about 157 calories.

How many calories does 30 minutes of walking burn?

A 70 kg person burns approximately 150-200 calories walking briskly for 30 minutes. Running burns approximately 300-400 calories in 30 minutes. Calorie burn increases with body weight and exercise intensity.

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