๐ Activity Calorie Calculator
MET values are representative reference figures โ actual calorie burn varies by individual.
Enter an activity type, body weight, and duration to estimate calories burned, based on METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task), a standard measure of exercise intensity. MET values used here are representative figures from the widely-cited Compendium of Physical Activities.
How to use
- Select an activity type.
- Enter your body weight (kg).
- Enter the duration (minutes).
- Calories burned are calculated automatically.
FAQ
What is a MET?
Metabolic Equivalent of Task โ a measure of an activity's intensity relative to resting energy expenditure (1 MET = resting). It's widely used in exercise physiology.
What formula is used?
Calories (kcal) = MET ร body weight (kg) ร duration (hours), a standard formula widely used for estimating activity energy expenditure.
Where do the MET values come from?
They're representative values drawn from widely-cited references in exercise physiology, such as the Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al., 2011 edition). Actual calorie burn varies by individual.