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The Calorie Burn Calculator
The calorie burn calculator uses the concept of METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) for particular activities. A Metabolic Equivalent measures the energy cost of physical activities. 1 MET for you is the energy you consume at rest.
While an accurate measurement of how much oxygen you use is done during a fitness test, a MET is a useful way to see the relative calorie burning for different activities. Calories burned by exercise = ((MET * 3.5 * weight in kg) / 200) * duration in minutes
Calorie Burn Calculator
Calorie Burning Equivalents
| MET | Activity |
|---|---|
| Light Activities | |
| 0.9 | sleeping |
| 1 | sitting quietly, watching TV |
| 1.8 | writing, desk work, typing |
| 2 | walking slowly - less than 2.0 m/h (3.2 km/h) |
| Moderate Activities | |
| 3.5 | moderate exercise such as light calisthenics |
| 4 | leisurely cycling such as riding to work |
| 5 | tennis, doubles |
| 6 | downhill skiing, moderate effort |
| Intense Activities | |
| 7 | climbing hills with 0 to 9 pound load |
| 8 | rock or mountain climbing |
| 8 | vigorous exercise such as pushups, squats |
| 9 | running, 5 m/hr (12mins to the mile) |
| 10 | running 6 m/hr (10 mins to the mile) |
| 10 | swimming laps, freestyle, fast, vigorous effort |
| 11 | running, 6.7 m/hr (9 mins to the mile) |
| 12 | competitive rowing |