Written By: Amy Lee, Engineering Student
Reviewed By: Gloria Tsang, RD
Title: Registered Dietitian
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Calories Burned Calculator
This calculator estimates the total energy expenditure during physical activity. Calculations are based on the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET), body mass, and activity duration. This method assumes steady-state intensity and does not account for any variations.
We built this tool based on the guidelines, values and formulas from the following sources:
- 20111 and 20242 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities
For the most accurate results, use measured body weight and select the closest exercise description to your activity.
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Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate the calories you burned during your last activity!
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Fill in your details and select an exercise.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional if you have questions about your health or nutritional needs.
Sources
HealthCastle has strict sourcing guidelines. We reference peer-reviewed studies, scientific journals and associations. We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity.
- Ainsworth, Barbara E., et al. “2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: A Second Update of Codes and MET Values.” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol. 43, no. 8, Aug. 2011, pp. 1575–1581. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31821ece12
- Herrmann, Stephen D., et al. “2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities: A Third Update of the Energy Costs of Human Activities.” Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 13, no. 1, 2024, pp. 6–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2023.06.004
Amy is a Material Engineering student studying at the University of British Columbia. She has a love for technology and creating new things and her favourite courses in school include Math and Thermodynamics. Amy hopes to work in a Manufacturing or Software Engineering related field after she graduates.
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