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Exercise Calories Burned (MET) Calculator

Calories burned during an activity from its MET value, your body weight and duration (ACSM equation).

Your inputs

Change any value, everything updates instantly.

3.5 = Walking 3 mph (3.5) · 6.8 = Cycling moderate (6.8) · 8.3 = Running 5 mph (8.3) · 8 = Swimming laps (8) · 2.5 = Yoga (2.5)

Allowed range 20–300 kg.

Allowed range 1–600 min.

Try an example

Calories burned

315 kcal

This means your calories burned works out to 315 kcal with the values you entered.

Calories burned: 315 kcalPer minute: 10.5 kcal
Calories burnedPer minute
315 kcal

What you are seeing

Each bar grows to show one result for your everyday situation.

The top bar is the main answer: 315 kcal.

Change body weight (now 75) and every bar updates instantly.

Per minute

10.5 kcal

Worked out from your inputs using the formula below.

Result explanation: Calories burned

315 kcal.

Real-life comparison: With body weight 10% higher, it would be 347 kcal.

Low, normal or high? Use the chart below to see how changing one value shifts the answer.

Graph and details

209016023030006301,260Body weightkcal

How the answer changes with body weight

How to read this chart: The line shows the main result across the allowed range. The dot marks your input.

What this calculator does

Calories burned during an activity from its MET value, your body weight and duration (ACSM equation).

What your result means

This means your calories burned works out to 315 kcal with the values you entered.

Real-life numbers vary, prices, habits and conditions change, so treat this as a practical guide.

Results are shown rounded; the full value is used internally.

The formulas

The same formula runs every time you change an input.

1. Exercise Calories Burned (MET)

kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight(kg) ÷ 200 × minutes

Symbols

met
Activity (MET, Compendium of Physical Activities) (option)
kg
Body weight (kg)
min
Duration (min)

Why this formula works

This is the standard everyday arithmetic for this situation, using the values you enter.

Unit check

Inputs are converted to consistent units before calculating ✓

Worked example

  1. Substitute your values: Activity (MET, Compendium of Physical Activities) = 8; Body weight = 75; Duration = 30
  2. Apply the formula: kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight(kg) ÷ 200 × minutes = 315

Common mistakes

  • Entering a value in the wrong unit (for example minutes instead of hours).
  • Using an outdated price or rate.
  • Forgetting extra costs or time that apply in your case.

Working for your numbers

  1. Substitute your values: Activity (MET, Compendium of Physical Activities) = 8; Body weight = 75; Duration = 30
  2. Apply the formula: kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight(kg) ÷ 200 × minutes = 315

This means your calories burned works out to 315 kcal with the values you entered.

Frequently asked questions

What does this exercise calories burned (met) calculator calculate?

Calories burned during an activity from its MET value, your body weight and duration (ACSM equation).

How accurate is the result?

The calculation follows the stated formula exactly. Your result is an estimate and depends on the accuracy of the values you enter.

Can I use different units or currencies?

Yes. Use the controls beside the calculator inputs. Conversions preserve the underlying value used by the formula.

Symbols and assumptions

met
Activity (MET, Compendium of Physical Activities) (option)
kg
Body weight (kg)
min
Duration (min)
  • Values entered are realistic for your situation.
  • Rates and prices stay constant over the period calculated.
  • Displayed values are rounded; internal values are not.

Sources and review

Reviewed 2026-09-25 · Next review 2027-09-25

Time and Frequency DivisionNISTHandbook 44 — specifications for weighing and measuring devicesNIST

Important limitation. Practical estimate for everyday planning. Real outcomes depend on prices, conditions and personal circumstances, check important figures before relying on them.

Quick reference

Exercise Calories Burned (MET) Calculator: results for common inputs, worked out with the formula on this page.
ScenarioBody weight (kg)Duration (min)Calories burned
Worked example7530315 kcal
Half the amounts37.51578.75 kcal
Double the amounts150601,260 kcal

Need the full picture? Get the detailed PDF report with charts, tables, formulas and working steps.

Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18

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