Calories burned depends on activity, weight, and duration. A 70kg person burns approximately: Walking 280 cal/hour, Running 600 cal/hour, Cycling 500 cal/hour, Swimming 450 cal/hour, Yoga 200 cal/hour. Heavier people burn more calories doing the same activity.
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The 365tool.net Calories Burned Calculator uses MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al.). Free for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals. Calorie burn varies by individual fitness level and form. No sign-up needed.
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The Calories Burned Calculator uses the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) formula:
Calories = MET x Weight(kg) x Time(hours)
Each activity has a MET value from published exercise physiology research
Higher MET = more intense activity = more calories burned per minute
Weight directly proportional to calories burned
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MET value?▼
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity. MET 1 = energy burned sitting at rest. MET 8 = running burns 8x more calories than resting. Calories burned = MET x weight(kg) x time(hours). Walking (MET 3.5) burns 3.5x more than rest. This is the scientific basis for our calculator.
Does weight affect calories burned?▼
Yes significantly! A 90kg person burns about 30% more calories than a 70kg person doing the same activity for the same time. This is because more energy is needed to move a heavier body. As you lose weight, you burn fewer calories doing the same exercise — which is why weight loss often plateaus.
Is walking or running better for weight loss?▼
Running burns more calories per hour but walking can be sustained longer. For total calorie burn, what matters most is total distance and duration. Running 5km burns about the same as walking 5km (running just takes less time). Running has higher injury risk. Both are excellent for health.
How many calories do I need to burn to lose 1kg?▼
1kg of fat = approximately 7,700 calories. To lose 1kg per week, you need a deficit of 7,700/7 = 1,100 calories per day from diet + exercise combined. Most people achieve this through a 500-700 calorie diet reduction plus 400-500 calories of exercise. Slower loss (0.5kg/week) is more sustainable.
Do I burn more calories in the morning?▼
Research is mixed. Exercising fasted (morning before eating) may burn slightly more fat. However, total calorie burn at the same exercise intensity is similar regardless of time of day. The best time to exercise is when you will consistently do it. Consistency beats optimal timing.
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity. MET 1 = energy burned sitting at rest. MET 8 = running burns 8x more calories than resting. Calories burned = MET x weight(kg) x time(hours). Walking (MET 3.5) burns 3.5x more than rest. This is the scientific basis for our calculator.
Does weight affect calories burned?▼
Yes significantly! A 90kg person burns about 30% more calories than a 70kg person doing the same activity for the same time. This is because more energy is needed to move a heavier body. As you lose weight, you burn fewer calories doing the same exercise — which is why weight loss often plateaus.
Is walking or running better for weight loss?▼
Running burns more calories per hour but walking can be sustained longer. For total calorie burn, what matters most is total distance and duration. Running 5km burns about the same as walking 5km (running just takes less time). Running has higher injury risk. Both are excellent for health.
How many calories do I need to burn to lose 1kg?▼
1kg of fat = approximately 7,700 calories. To lose 1kg per week, you need a deficit of 7,700/7 = 1,100 calories per day from diet + exercise combined. Most people achieve this through a 500-700 calorie diet reduction plus 400-500 calories of exercise. Slower loss (0.5kg/week) is more sustainable.
Do I burn more calories in the morning?▼
Research is mixed. Exercising fasted (morning before eating) may burn slightly more fat. However, total calorie burn at the same exercise intensity is similar regardless of time of day. The best time to exercise is when you will consistently do it. Consistency beats optimal timing.