🔥 Fitness Calculator

Calories Burned Calculator

Find out how many calories you burn during different activities using MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values. Includes food equivalents to put your workout in perspective.

Your Activity

Enter weight, activity, and duration

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Select an activity and duration to see how many calories you'll burn.

How Calories Are Calculated

Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hrs)

MET = 1 is equivalent to sitting at rest. Running at 12 km/h has a MET of ~9.8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a MET value?
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) represents the ratio of your working metabolic rate to your resting metabolic rate. A MET of 4 means an activity burns 4× more energy than sitting at rest.
How accurate is this calculator?
The MET-based formula is accurate within ±15–20% for most people. Actual calorie burn depends on fitness level, biomechanics, temperature, and individual variation.
Does exercise increase metabolism after exercise?
Yes — vigorous exercise causes Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), burning extra calories for up to 24 hours after. This calculator shows calories burned during the activity only.