Calories Burned by Activity
Estimate calories burned for running, cycling, swimming, and more
How many calories did that workout burn? We use the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) method to give you an accurate estimate.
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Based on MET values
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MET values are population averages for an activity at a typical intensity; your actual burn depends on pace, terrain, fitness, and technique and can differ by 20% or more. The figure is gross expenditure (it includes the calories you would have burned at rest anyway), so it overstates the extra calories attributable to the workout.
How It Works
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours).
Tips & Best Practices
- •Higher intensity efforts burn significantly more calories in less time.
- •These are estimates; individual metabolism varies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MET?
1 MET is the energy you burn sitting still. 10 METs means you are working 10x harder than resting.
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