Calories Burned Calculator – Select Any Activity
Estimate calories burned for walking, running, cycling, HIIT, strength training, and many other activities using MET-based energy equations.
Typical output for moderate-duration light to moderate sessions.
| Duration | Active kcal | Total kcal |
|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 52 | 73 |
| 30 min | 105 | 147 |
| 45 min | 157 | 220 |
| 60 min | 210 | 294 |
| 90 min | 315 | 440 |
| 120 min | 420 | 587 |
Session Burn Interpretation
This banding interprets active calories for a single workout session.
| RANGE | CATEGORY |
|---|---|
| 0-150 | Low Burn Short or lower-intensity sessions with smaller calorie output. |
| 150-300 | Light Burn Typical output for moderate-duration light to moderate sessions. |
| 300-500 | Moderate Burn Solid session burn from longer duration or higher effort. |
| 500-800 | High Burn High-output training session with substantial energy expenditure. |
| 800+ | Very High Burn Very demanding sessions; verify recovery, fueling, and consistency. |
What This Calories Burned Calculator Estimates
This tool estimates session calorie burn from three inputs: activity MET value, body weight, and duration. It reports both total calories and active calories above resting metabolism.
Formula Used
Calculations follow standard MET energy equations:
Total kcal = MET x body weight (kg) x duration (hours)
Active kcal = (MET - 1) x body weight (kg) x duration (hours)
MET values are representative activity benchmarks and can vary with pace, technique, terrain, and fitness level.
How To Use This for Planning
Use this as your movement-expenditure layer, then align intake targets with your actual training week. For maintenance setup, run the TDEE Calculator. For intake targeting, use the Calorie Deficit Calculator and convert calories into macros in the Macro Calculator.
If your primary movement target is step count, compare this with the Steps to Calories Calculator.
References
- Compendium of Physical Activities update (MET values):2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
- CDC physical activity guidelines:Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
- NIH/NIDDK dynamic energy-balance context:NIDDK Body Weight Planner
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