Calories burned calculator

Calories Burned Calculator — Estimate Your Energy Expenditure Instantly

Use our free Calories Burned Calculator to estimate how many calories you burn during different activities such as walking, running, or cycling. Enter your weight, activity type, speed, distance, or duration to get an accurate calculation instantly. This tool is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, or anyone tracking their energy expenditure.

How to Use the Calories Burned Calculator

1. Enter your weight in kilograms.
2. Select your activity: walking, running, or cycling.
3. Enter your speed in km/h.
4. Provide either the distance traveled or the duration of the activity.
5. Click Calculate to see your estimated calories burned.
6. Use Clear to reset all fields.

Formulas Used in the Calculator

The calculator uses the following formulas based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) system:

• Duration Calculation (if distance is provided): Duration (minutes) = (Distance ÷ Speed) × 60
• Calories Burned: Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × (Duration in hours)
• Adjusted MET: MET = Base MET × (Speed ÷ Baseline Speed)

Note: Baseline MET values are taken from Compendium of Physical Activities.

Supported Activities

• Walking
• Running
• Cycling

Examples

Example 1: A 70 kg person runs 5 km at 10 km/h → Calories ≈ 560 kcal
Example 2: A 60 kg person cycles 20 km at 15 km/h → Calories ≈ 480 kcal
Example 3: A 80 kg person walks 3 km at 5 km/h → Calories ≈ 210 kcal

This calculator allows you to track your energy expenditure accurately and adjust your workouts or daily activity accordingly. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you want to estimate your calories burned during exercise.