Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate calories burned during exercise using MET values.
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FAQs
What is a MET value?
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity relative to rest. A MET of 1 equals resting energy expenditure. Walking has a MET of about 3.5, jogging 7, running fast 11–12. Higher MET means more calories burned per minute.
Why do heavier people burn more calories?
Heavier people require more energy to move their body mass. The MET formula includes body weight directly — a 100 kg person burns significantly more calories doing the same activity for the same duration as a 60 kg person.
How accurate are MET-based calorie estimates?
MET estimates are approximations. Actual calorie burn varies based on fitness level, age, muscle composition, and environmental conditions. A heart rate monitor or fitness tracker provides a more personalised estimate, though still not exact.