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Calories Burned Calculator

Estimate activity energy expenditure from body weight, duration and a selected MET activity category.

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Your inputs stay in this browser. Results are informational estimates, not medical, dietary, or training prescriptions.

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How to use the Calories Burned Calculator

Enter the requested values and review the calculation as a planning estimate.

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Enter your details

Enter body weight, select units, duration and the closest listed activity intensity.

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Review the calculation

Review total estimated calories, per-minute rate and the MET value used.

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Interpret with context

MET estimates are broad averages and individual expenditure varies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are calories burned estimated?

This calculator provides an informational estimate based on the values and method you select.

What is a MET value?

The result uses the displayed calculation method and updates when you change the inputs.

Why does body weight affect calories burned?

Individual circumstances and measurement differences can affect how the estimate should be interpreted.

Can I use pounds or kilograms?

Use the result as a planning reference rather than a diagnosis, prescription, or guarantee.

Are exercise calorie estimates exact?

Choose the unit that matches your measurement wherever a unit selector is available.

Should I eat back exercise calories?

For the most useful comparison, enter recent measurements and use consistent input units.

Does the estimate include resting energy use?

Seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional for personal medical, nutrition, or training decisions.