Calories Burned Calculator – Exercise Calorie Burn
Calculate calories burned during any exercise using MET values and body weight.
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Weight (lbs)
Duration (minutes)
Exercise
Please enter valid values.
Formula & Reference
| Variable | Formula | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Calories Burned Calculator – Exercise Calorie Burn | result |
Step-by-Step Examples
Example 1
160lb, 30min running 10min/mile
- 9.0 × 72.6kg × 0.5hr = 326 calories
✓ 326 calories
Example 2
200lb, 45min HIIT
- 12.0 × 90.7 × 0.75 = 816 calories
✓ 816 calories
Example 3
150lb, 60min yoga
- 3.0 × 68 × 1.0 = 204 calories
✓ 204 calories
Real-World Applications
Exercisers
Know calories burned for any workout.
Weight Loss
Track exercise in calorie deficit.
Trainers
Plan workout calorie targets.
Clinicians
Prescribe exercise by calorie burn.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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MET values are averages
Actual burn varies ±20% based on fitness and intensity.
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Eating back all exercise calories
Overestimating burn is common. Net deficit drives weight loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MET? ▾
Metabolic Equivalent of Task. Running = 9-11.5 METs.
Best exercises for burn? ▾
Running, cycling, rowing, HIIT burn most calories per hour.
Does muscle burn more? ▾
Yes — muscle burns ~6 cal/lb/day vs fat at ~2.