Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate how many calories you burn during various activities. Compare different exercises and track your daily energy expenditure.

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About MET Values

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity. 1 MET = energy spent at rest. Higher MET values indicate more intense activities that burn more calories.

Calculate Calories Burned

Enter your information and select an activity to calculate how many calories you'll burn.

Our Calories Burned Calculator is the best tool to help you keep track of the number of calories that you burn while doing different activity types, workouts, and exercise. Whether walking, cycling, running, swimming, etc., or even cleaning your house, the Calories Burned Calculator will analyze the calories you burn based on three variables: your body weight, time you performed the activity, and the intensity/mode.

The calculations done through the Calories Burned Calculator are based upon your body weight and subscribing a MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value to each type of physical activity or exercise, allowing you to make data-driven training and fitness decisions - so never again guess how many calories you burn!

How the Calories Burned Calculator Works

The Calories Burned Calculator estimates calories burned using your:

Body weight - The more you weigh, the more calories you burn.
Type of activity - select walking, running, cycling, yoga, strength training, etc.
Duration - Enter how long you actually performed an activity to receive an accurate estimate.
Intensity level (MET) - Each activity has a MET value that reflects how energy-intensive it is.

The calculator is based on a formula:

Calories Burned = MET x Weight (kg) x Time (hours)

This ensures an accurate calculation for your daily energy expenditure, whether you are doing light, moderate, or vigorous workouts.

Why Use the Calories Burned Calculator?

1.
Track your progress:- Know exactly how many calories you burn daily.
2.
Plan your diet:- Balance calorie intake with energy expenditure for weight loss or maintenance.
3.
Stay motivated:- Visualize your workout impact and make fitness more engaging.
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Set realistic goals:- Create personalized exercise plans based on accurate data.
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Understand MET values:- Learn which activities burn the most calories for your body.

Activities You Can Calculate

Our Calories Burned Calculator supports a wide range of activities:

Walking (various speeds)
Running and jogging
Swimming
Cycling
Yoga and stretching
Weight training
Dancing, aerobics, and HIIT workouts
Everyday tasks like cleaning, gardening, or shopping

Benefits of Using a Calories Burned Calculator

Using this calculator can help you create a healthier lifestyle. Knowing your calorie burn empowers you to:

Lose or gain weight strategically
Improve cardiovascular health
Maximize workout effectiveness
Build a sustainable fitness routine
Understand how daily activities impact your health

Tips for Accurate Calorie Tracking

Always enter your accurate body weight.
Choose the correct activity type for better results.
Use the MET value guide to understand exercise intensity.
Log activities regularly to see trends in your calorie burn.
Combine this tool with a calorie intake tracker for complete fitness insights.

FAQs

A Calories Burned Calculator is a tool that estimates the number of calories you will burn from any given physical activity. We ask for your weight, the duration of the activity, and the intensity of the activity to calculate calories burned.

Our calculator uses scientifically researched MET values, making it highly accurate for most individuals. However, factors like metabolism, muscle mass, and genetics can slightly affect the actual calories burned.

Yes! The first step to using the calculator for weight loss purpose is figuring out what your calorie burn is, then setting a goal on daily calorie consumption so you create an caloric deficit for weight loss, coupled with adopting a healthy and sustainable diet.

You can calculate calories burned from many types of physical activity. Our activity calculator includes horizontal activities (lots of walking, running, swimming, cycling, and even/or gym workouts, yoga). It includes household activities (e.g. chores, cleaning, etc.) as well!

To get the best results, you should be calculating calories burned after every workout, or at the end of each day. This will help to keep you accountable and consistent to your fitness goals!

You bet! Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey, or you are a seasoned advanced athlete, the Calories burned calculator is easy to use and encourages everyone to understand what their energy expenditure entails.

Note: This calculator uses MET values to estimate calorie expenditure. Individual results may vary based on metabolism and other factors.