Calories Burned (MET)

Energy from MET, weight, and duration.

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Formula

kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight(kg) ÷ 200 × minutes

Metabolic Equivalent of Task scales energy expenditure. Running MET ~9.8, walking ~3.5.

Worked example

70 kg running 30 min burns roughly 300 kcal at MET 9.8.

Where this can give the wrong answer

  • Individual fitness changes actual burn.
  • MET tables are population averages.
  • Not for clinical diet planning alone.

FAQ

Compendium values for moderate pace; increase for sprints manually.