Calories Burned Calculator

This calculator uses MET values (metabolic equivalent) from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Burn = MET × body weight in kg × duration in hours. This estimates the energy expenditure of an activity.

One MET equals your energy expenditure at rest. A value of 8 MET therefore means about eight times the energy use compared with resting. The values come from the scientific Compendium of Physical Activities.

It is an average value. Actual burn depends on fitness, intensity, technique and body composition and can vary. The figure is meant as guidance.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults get at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week.

No. It estimates only the calories burned additionally through the activity. Separate calculators determine total daily expenditure including basal metabolism, for example based on DGE reference values.

Activity raises energy expenditure and, together with a balanced diet, supports weight management. The long-term energy balance is decisive.