How to use the Calories Burned Calculator
This tool estimates calories burned in an activity from its MET value, your weight and the time.
Open the Calories Burned Calculator →
What you need to enter
- Activity
- Weight (kg)
- Duration (minutes)
The formula
Calories = MET × 3.5 × weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes.
Worked example
Using the default values in the calculator:
- Activity: Walking, 3 mph
- Weight (kg): 72
- Duration (minutes): 45
| Calories burned | 198 kcal |
| Per hour | 265 kcal |
Tips for better results
- MET values are averages; real burn varies.
- Use the per-hour figure to compare activities.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Eating back all the calories burned.
- Overestimating intensity.
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