ACTIVITY AND TRAINING ESTIMATES
Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate activity energy expenditure using pounds, minutes, and a transparent metabolic-equivalent value.
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How it works
Calories = MET × 3.5 × body weight in kilograms ÷ 200 × minutes.
Assumptions
MET values represent average standardized energy costs. Fitness, movement efficiency, device error, terrain, temperature, and individual physiology can change actual expenditure.
About this calculator
This calorie-burn calculator follows the high-intent activity search while avoiding a fake precision claim. You choose the MET intensity instead of the page silently guessing one from an activity name.
How to use it
- Enter current body weight in pounds.
- Enter the activity duration in minutes.
- Choose the closest general MET intensity reference.
- Treat the result as a broad comparison and use qualified health guidance for personal decisions.
Use case
calories burned calculator: a clear planning check
Use a transparent MET equation for a broad educational estimate without presenting activity calories as medical or nutrition advice.
Compare a general activity-energy scenario from body weight, time, and a selected MET reference.
Source and update
Last reviewed: 2026-08-22
Compendium of Physical Activities — MET values and methodologyFrequently asked questions
What is a MET?
A metabolic equivalent compares an activity’s energy cost with resting energy expenditure.
Are calories burned estimates exact?
No. Standard equations and wearables cannot fully capture individual physiology, efficiency, terrain, temperature, and device error.
Can I use this to prescribe weight loss?
No. It is an educational activity estimate, not a nutrition prescription or medical plan.
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