🔥 Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate how many calories you burn during exercise based on activity type, your weight, and duration.
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Calorie burn estimates use standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values and can vary based on fitness level, intensity, and individual metabolism. For informational purposes only.
How the Calories Burned Calculator Works
This calculator uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values, a standard way to express the energy cost of physical activities relative to resting metabolism, to estimate calories burned.
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This tool provides general estimates for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Actual calorie burn varies by fitness level, terrain, effort, and individual metabolism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MET value?
A MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) represents the ratio of energy expended during an activity compared to resting. A MET of 1 equals your resting metabolic rate; a MET of 8 means burning roughly 8 times as many calories as at rest.
Does body weight affect calories burned?
Yes. Heavier individuals burn more calories performing the same activity because more energy is required to move a larger body mass.
How accurate are MET-based calorie estimates?
MET-based estimates are a useful general guide but can vary ±20-30% from actual calorie burn depending on individual fitness, effort level, and body composition.