Calories Burned by Activity
MET-based energy expenditure estimate
How it is calculated
The calculation is:
Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a standardized intensity value. The curated list covers common activities; values come from the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities.
How to interpret the result
The result is a gross estimate of total calories burned during the activity, not the extra calories burned compared with resting. Heavier people and higher-intensity activities burn more.
How to use it
Use it to compare activities or to estimate one component of your daily energy expenditure. For total daily needs see the TDEE calculator; for structured weight goals see the calorie deficit/surplus tool.
Limitations
- MET values are averages and do not capture individual fitness, efficiency or terrain.
- The result is gross expenditure, not net expenditure above resting.
- It is an estimate for information, not a precise measurement.
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