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Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate gross energy expenditure and energy above rest from body weight, duration, and an activity’s MET value.
- Gross energy, kcal
- 140
- Energy above rest, kcal
- 103
How the calculation works
Gross kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight/200 × minutes. Above-rest kcal uses max(0, MET−1) instead of MET.
Inputs
- Weight, kg
- Duration, minutes
- Activity MET
Calculation details
An adult estimate, not for children, pregnancy, or a personal treatment plan. Discuss results with a clinician or dietitian when managing illness or changing your diet.
Use a MET value for the specific activity from the Compendium. The default 3.8 MET represents moderate walking at 2.8–3.4 mph in the 2024 compendium.
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Updated: 2026-10-02