The calories burned calculator uses MET × weight × time with walk/run/cycle/swim/lift presets or a custom MET.
How to use
- Enter weight (kg) and minutes.
- Pick a preset or type a MET value.
- Read estimated kcal; for all-day steps see steps to calories.
Example
70 kg, running preset (~9.8 MET), 30 min → ~343 kcal (rounded).
Population averages—your burn will differ.
Frequently asked questions
How are calories burned estimated?
Common formula: MET × weight (kg) × time (hours) ≈ kcal. MET is intensity vs sitting still—type your own or pick a preset activity.
How good are activity presets?
Presets (walk, run, cycle, swim, lift) use published averages. Grade, speed, and fitness shift real burn—use for comparing activities, not exact logging.
Vs steps to calories?
Steps to calories fits daily steps. This page fits timed workouts when you know minutes and activity—use both as needed.
Body weight to enter?
Use your weight in kg near workout time. Heavier bodies burn more for the same activity—update as weight changes.
Eat back exercise calories?
If your calorie or TDEE activity level already includes exercise, eating back every workout can double-count. Ask a dietitian when unsure.
Convert from running pace?
This page doesn’t read pace. Find duration on the pace calculator, then enter minutes here with a run preset or custom MET.
Can I save this workout?
Yes. Copy link below the form keeps your current inputs so you can share the scenario or save it for later.