Calories Burned Calculator
MET-Based Exercise Science
Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate active calories burned using scientific MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Build a complete workout session log with food equivalents.
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Intensity: High (9.8 METs)579 kcal preview
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MET in exercise science?▾
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) estimates energy cost of physical activity. 1 MET = energy burned sitting quietly at rest. An activity at 6 METs burns 6× more energy than resting.
How accurate is the MET calorie formula?▾
The MET formula provides reliable estimates for the average person. Actual burn varies by muscle mass, cardiovascular efficiency, age, gender, and environmental factors like temperature.
Why does body weight affect calories burned?▾
Heavier people burn more calories performing the same activity because more muscle force is required to move greater mass against gravity. This is built into the MET × weight formula.