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Calories Burned Calculator
Pick an activity, add your weight and how long you moved. We use MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
How it works
Calories = MET × weight in kg × hours. One MET is the energy you use sitting quietly, about 1 kcal per kg per hour. Surya namaskar and Bollywood dance values are estimates based on the nearest published activities.
Fitness level, terrain and intensity change real burn, so treat the result as a ballpark.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my watch number different?
Watches use heart rate and personal data; MET tables use averages. Neither is exact.
Does the afterburn effect matter?
It exists after hard intervals or lifting but is small, typically under 10% of the workout.
Should I eat back these calories?
Not automatically; see the Calorie calculator, which already includes normal exercise.
General estimates for information only. Not medical or professional advice. Nothing you enter is saved or sent to us.
