Fitness & health
Calories Burned Calculator
An estimate of the energy an activity uses, based on how hard it is (its MET value) and your weight.
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How this is worked out
kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes. MET values are from the Compendium of Physical Activities. We also show the "net" figure — what you burned above sitting still (MET − 1).
Questions people ask
My watch says something different.
Wearables add heart-rate data and can be more personal — or more generous. Either way, use the number for comparison, not for "earning" food.