How accurate is the MET formula?

It provides a scientifically sound estimate used by fitness professionals, but actual burn depends on your muscle mass, age, and environment.

Does my heart rate affect this?

The MET formula assumes average effort for that activity. If your heart rate is higher than average for that task, you may be burning more.

Why does my weight matter?

It takes more energy to move a larger body, so heavier individuals burn more calories for the same activity and duration.

Calorie Burned Calculator

Estimate how many calories you burn during exercise and daily activities based on your weight and duration.

Activity Details

Enter your body weight, select an activity, and specify the duration to see the estimate.

Body Weight (kg)

Activities

#1 Activity

Duration (min)

CALORIES RESULTS

280kcal

Total Calories Burned

Activity Breakdown

Cycling (Moderate)

30 min • 280 kcal

100%

Food Equivalents

You burned enough calories to eat:

2.3

Roti

120 cal each

1.4

Rice Plate

200 cal each

1.1

Samosa

250 cal each

1.9

Gulab Jamun

150 cal each

3.5

Chai (with sugar)

80 cal each

2.7

Banana

105 cal each

3.6

Egg (boiled)

78 cal each

1.6

Paratha

180 cal each

Calorie estimates are approximate and vary based on age, gender, and muscle mass.

What is a MET Value?

MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task. One MET is the energy you spend while at rest (sitting quietly). An activity with a MET of 5 means you are burning 5 times more energy than at rest.

The Formula

Total Calories Burned

Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours)

Weight Conversion (if lbs)

1 lb = 0.453592 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

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