Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned for 29 activities using MET values.
Total Calories Burned
166
5.5 cal/min
How MET Values Work
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity relative to resting. 1 MET equals your resting metabolic rate (approximately 1 calorie per kilogram per hour). Running at 6 mph (9.8 MET) burns about 10 times more calories than sitting. These are averages — actual calorie burn varies by fitness level, body composition, and individual metabolism.
Calorie Burn Comparison
| Activity | Cal/hr (150 lb person) |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | ~50 |
| Walking (3.5 mph) | ~290 |
| Yoga | ~200 |
| Cycling (moderate) | ~545 |
| Swimming | ~475 |
| Running (6 mph) | ~670 |
| Jump Rope | ~840 |
| Running (8 mph) | ~940 |
Weight Loss Through Exercise
Burning 3,500 extra calories through exercise equals approximately 1 pound of fat. Running 5 miles burns roughly 500 calories, so 7 runs would theoretically burn 1 pound. Diet changes typically have more impact than exercise alone, but combining both is most effective. Track your daily needs with our calorie (TDEE) calculator.