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kcal Burned Calculator - Exercise, Sports & Activities

Kcal Burned Calculator

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Without the need for a heart rate monitor, this online tool utilizes a scientific formula to calculate your Kcal burn on over 300 exercises, activities and sports. Log your workouts, build custom stats and try to beat your personal best.
Kcal Burned Calculator
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Start Kcal Calculator
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About the Kcal Calculator
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Calorie Tracking for Every Activity
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Calculate My TDEE
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TDEE: Total Daily Energy Expenditure
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Calories vs Kcal: What's the Difference?
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Kcal Intake Calculator
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Activity Burn Chart by Kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kcal Burned Calculator

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Kcal Burned Calculator, a powerful tool developed to accurately calculate kcal burned from over 300 sports, exercises, and activities. Our calculator allows you to determine the precise amount of kcal you burn during an hour-long workout, taking into account not just the type of activity, but also your body weight and the intensity of your exercise. Whether you're running, swimming, or performing a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session, you can calculate kcal based on weight, duration, and even the speed and distance for some activities. With options to select your level of exertion - easy, medium, or hard - this tool gives you a close to accurate kcal burn total tailored to your personal workout. Leverage this calculator to help you optimize your fitness journey and meet your health goals more effectively.

Precision Calorie Tracking for Every Activity

All of our exercise kcal calculators have been developed with the same core aim in mind: to provide you with the most accurate and personalized estimations of kcal burned during various physical activities. They all utilize a smart algorithm that takes into account critical factors such as your weight, the intensity of your workout, and its duration. Despite being tailored to specific activities, each calculator shares the same user-friendly interface, ensuring you can easily input your data and understand your results. Moreover, they all offer the flexibility for custom durations, allowing you to calculate the kcal burned for workouts of any length, thereby making these calculators a versatile tool for fitness enthusiasts of all levels.

1. Walking kcal Calculator

Our Walking kcal Calculator is a highly specialized tool tailored to compute the energy expenditure for a wide array of walking activities. It provides range of walking options such as speed walking, counting steps, walking downstairs and upstairs, walking uphill, walking with a dog or child, and even walking on crutches. Uniquely, this calculator offers a measurement of intensity based on your choice of speed, distance, or intensity level, accommodating your unique walking circumstances. Each of these inputs fuels its distinct algorithm, ensuring a precise kcal burned calculation.

2. Running kcal Calculator

Our Running kcal Calculator takes a personalized approach to measure the energy expenditure of your running workouts. This tool caters to various running scenarios such as track running, running upstairs, and cross-country running, acknowledging the distinct kcal burning potential of each. To ensure the utmost accuracy, this calculator operates on a unique algorithm for each running option. Emphasizing on customization, it lets you determine the intensity of your workout by choosing from speed, distance, or intensity level. This flexibility allows you to align the calculation closely with your actual running regimen, ensuring a more accurate reflection of your energy expenditure.

3. Treadmill kcal Calculator

Our Treadmill kcal Calculator is a dynamic tool designed to calculate the kilocalories burned during various treadmill activities. It includes options for walking and running on an incline, recognizing the increased energy expenditure of these challenging workouts. Similar to our other calculators, it features a selection of intensity measurement options: you can opt for speed, distance, or intensity level, according to your personal exercise regimen. Its unique algorithm, tailored to accommodate the specifics of treadmill exercise, ensures an accurate estimation of kcal burned, providing valuable data to track your fitness progress.

4. Steps to kcal Calculator

The Steps to kcal Calculator is a unique addition to our suite of tools, specializing in converting your daily steps into calories burned. This particular calculator stands out in its requirement for your height information, offering an added layer of precision to its calculations. By using your height, it determines your stride length, thereby providing an accurate estimate of the distance you've walked. Simply input the number of steps you've taken, and the calculator will deliver your kcal expenditure. This innovative feature makes it an ideal choice for those who track their activity with pedometers or smart devices.

5. Cycling kcal Calculator

Our comprehensive Cycling kcal Calculator offers a specialized solution for cyclists, covering an extensive range of biking activities. Whether you're enjoying a breezy ride on a road bicycle, challenging yourself with mountain biking, or training indoors on a stationary bike, our tool has you covered. To further enhance its precision, the calculator allows you to input specific details such as speed, distance, or select from five intensity levels.

When cycling indoors, the Stationary Bike kcal Calculator evaluates your caloric burn considering factors like your chosen speed, distance, and intensity level. This feature ensures users of stationary bikes receive precise kcal output data, making it an invaluable resource for those who prefer indoor cycling workouts. The stationary bike kcal calculator thus marks an important step in our commitment to provide precise and tailored kcal calculation tools for all exercise modalities.

6. Weightlifting kcal Calculator

Our Weightlifting kcal Calculator is a groundbreaking addition to our line of fitness tools, designed specifically for individuals who partake in weightlifting exercises. This tool stands out for its ability to offer customized kcal burn estimates based on three distinct intensity levels: easy, medium, and hard. An added advantage of weightlifting is the 'afterburn' effect or Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). This means that your body continues to burn calories post-workout as it heals and recovers, positioning weightlifting as an effective strategy for achieving fitness goals.

6. Swimming kcal Calculator

For those interested in understanding the specifics of calorie expenditure during swimming, our specialized Swimming kcal Calculator offers a precise way to measure calories burned based on various factors including the type, duration, and intensity of your swimming activity. Ideal for swimmers looking to track their fitness progress or for anyone incorporating swimming into their exercise regime, this tool simplifies the complex task of calorie counting. Discover how efficient your swim sessions are by visiting our calories burned swimming calculator.

TDEE: Total Daily Energy Expenditure

The Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) Calculator is another advanced tool that complements our kcal expenditure calculators. The TDEE calculator is essentially a measure of how many calories your body needs to function, taking into account not only your physical activity but also the energy required for basic bodily functions.

TDEE is calculated based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), physical activity level (PAL), and the thermic effect of food. Your BMR is essentially the number of kcal your body needs to maintain basic physiological functions like breathing and digestion when at rest. PAL is a measure of the kcal expended during physical activity, much like what our kcal Burned Calculators. The thermic effect of food, on the other hand, is the energy required to digest and absorb the food you eat.

With the TDEE Calculator for weight loss, we are thus providing you with a more holistic understanding of your kcal expenditure towards losing weight. By taking into account all aspects of energy usage - resting, digesting, and exercising, you can create a more tailored fitness plan. This comprehensive approach to calorie calculation enables our users to make informed decisions about nutrition and exercise, ultimately leading to more effective and sustainable health and fitness outcomes.

Calories vs Kcal: What's the Difference?

A common source of confusion in the realm of nutrition and exercise is the difference between calories and kilocalories (kcal). In day-to-day language, when we speak of 'calories' in food or exercise, we're usually referring to 'kilocalories'. The term 'calorie' is often used interchangeably with 'kilocalorie' in the diet and nutrition context. However, strictly speaking, a kilocalorie (kcal) is the metric unit that is equivalent to 1,000 small calories (cal). In essence, when we talk about the 'calories' in food, we're often really talking about 'kilocalories'.

Just as the units of energy expenditure are often misunderstood, so too are the units of body weight. Body weight is commonly measured in pounds (lbs) in countries like the United States, while kilograms (kg) are used in places that employ the metric system, such as Europe. 1 kilogram is equivalent to approximately 2.20462 pounds. When converting body weight from pounds to kilograms (or vice versa), it's important to remember this rate.

For those interested in calculating their energy expenditure in both calories and kilocalories, we recommend using our Calories Burned Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive understanding of your energy expenditure, presenting results in both units, allowing you to understand and compare these measurements effectively. By gaining a full understanding of these units and how they apply to your body weight and energy expenditure, you can make more informed decisions about your health and fitness journey.

Kcal Burn Chart: Sports, Exercises & Activities

Introducing our comprehensive kcal Burned Chart encompassing over 300 workouts - a diverse range of sports, exercises, and activities. This chart allows you to accurately calculate kcal burned based on weight and workout intensity. It features a 'Measure' column that categorizes the intensity of the workouts into three tiers - easy, medium, hard - based on various parameters, including speed. In addition, it includes four 'Body Weight' columns for those weighing 59kg, 70kg, 82kg, and 93kg, respectively. Each column showcases the estimated amount of kcals one can expect to burn in an hour, offering a close-to-accurate projection of kcals burned.

The data presented in our chart serves as the foundation for our exercise kcal calculator. If your weight does not exactly match one of the four columns, our system employs a smart averaging method to establish caloric burn, taking into account the two respective columns where your weight falls in between. This ensures that you receive a personalized and accurate estimation of kcal burned. Furthermore, our calculator isn't confined to one-hour workout data; it allows for custom durations, delivering you precise results for any length of workout.

ActivityMeasure59 kg70 kg82 kg93 kg
 Kcal Burned in 1 Hour
Aerobics (General)384 457 531 605
Aerobics (Low Impact)295 352 409 465
Aerobics (High Impact)413 493 572 651
Aerobics (Steps)502 598 695 791
Aerobics (Water)236 281 327 372
Aerobics (Instructor)354 422 490 558
Archery207 246 286 326
Automobile Repair177 211 245 279
Badminton266 317 368 419
Bagging Debris236 281 327 372
Baseball (Playing Catch)148 176 204 233
Baseball (Competitive Game)295 352 409 465
Baseball (Pitching)354 422 490 558
Baseball (Officiating)236 281 327 372
Basketball (Shooting Baskets)266 317 368 419
Basketball (Playing for Fun)354 422 490 558
Basketball (Competitive Game)472 563 654 745
Basketball (Coaching)236 281 327 372
Basketball (Officiating)413 493 572 651
Basketball (Wheelchair)384 457 531 605
Biking (Road)10 mph236 281 327 372
Biking (Road)12 mph354 422 490 558
Biking (Road)13 mph472 563 654 745
Biking (Road)16 mph590 704 817 931
Biking (Road)19 mph708 844 981 1,117
Biking (Road)> 20 mph944 1,126 1,308 1,489
Biking (Mountain)502 598 695 791
Biking (Stationary)10 mph177 211 245 279
Biking (Stationary)12 mph325 387 449 512
Biking (Stationary)13 mph413 493 572 651
Biking (Stationary)16 mph620 739 858 977
Biking (Stationary)19 mph738 880 1,022 1,163
Biking (Stationary)> 20 mph944 1,126 1,308 1,489
Biking (BMX)502 598 695 791
Biking (Unicycle)295 352 409 465
Billiards148 176 204 233
Bird Watching148 176 204 233
BodybuildingEasy177 211 245 279
BodybuildingMedium266 317 368 419
BodybuildingHard354 422 490 558
Bowling177 211 245 279
Boxing (Punching Bag)354 422 490 558
Boxing (Sparring)531 633 735 838
Boxing (In Ring)708 844 981 1,117
Broomball413 493 576 656
CalistenicsEasy207 246 286 326
CalistenicsHard472 563 654 745
CalistenicsWater236 281 327 372
CanoeingEasy177 211 245 279
CanoeingMedium413 493 572 651
CanoeingHard708 844 981 1,117
Car Loading177 211 245 279
Car Unloading177 211 245 279
Carpentry207 246 286 326
Carrying a Child (Ground Level)Infant207 246 286 326
Carrying a Child (Ground Level)16 - 25 lbs257 306 356 406
Carrying a Child (Ground Level)25 - 49 lbs357 446 516 586
Carrying a Child (Upstairs)Infant295 352 409 465
Carrying a Child (Upstairs)16 - 25 lbs354 422 490 558
Carrying a Child (Upstairs)25 - 49 lbs472 563 654 745
Carrying StuffLight Load354 422 490 558
Carrying StuffHeavy Load472 563 654 745
Carrying Wood295 351 408 465
Chopping Wood312 372 432 492
Circuit Training472 563 654 745
CleaningGeneral207 246 286 326
CleaningDusting148 176 204 233
Climbing HillsNo Weight354 422 490 558
Climbing HillsCarrying 1-9 lb413 493 572 651
Climbing HillsCarrying 10-20 lb443 528 613 698
Climbing HillsCarrying 21-42 lb472 563 654 745
Climbing HillsCarrying 42+ lb531 633 735 838
Cooking121 145 168 191
Crew708 844 981 1,117
Cricket295 352 409 465
Croquet148 176 204 233
Curling236 281 327 372
Dancing (Ballet)266 317 368 419
Dancing (Ballroom - Fast)325 387 449 512
Dancing (Ballroom - Slow)177 211 245 279
Dancing (Jazz)266 317 368 419
Dancing (Tap)266 317 368 419
Dancing (Twist)266 317 368 419
Darts (Indoor Wall)148 176 204 233
Darts (Outdoor Lawn)148 176 204 233
Diving (General)177 211 245 279
Diving (Skin Diving)Easy413 493 572 651
Diving (Skin Diving)Medium738 880 1,022 1,163
Diving (Skin Diving)Hard944 1,126 1,308 1,489
Diving (Skuba Diving)413 493 572 651
Diving (Snorkeling)295 352 409 465
Dodgeball295 352 409 465
Dog Bathing207 246 286 326
Electrical Work207 246 281 320
Elliptical468 558 648 738
Exercise Class (Participating)384 457 531 605
Exercise Class (Teaching)384 457 531 605
Farming (Milking by Hand)177 211 245 279
Farming (Shoveling Grain)325 387 446 508
Fencing354 422 490 558
Fishing (Standing on Land)207 246 281 320
Fishing (Standing in Stream)354 422 490 558
Fishing (Standing in River)207 246 281 320
Fishing (General)236 281 324 369
Fishing (Ice)118 141 166 189
Fishing (Sitting)148 176 202 230
Food Shopping173 207 240 273
Football (General)472 563 654 745
Football (Playing Catch)148 176 204 233
Football (Touch)472 563 654 745
Football (Flag)472 563 654 745
Football (Pads)531 633 735 838
Football (Coaching)236 281 327 372
Frisbee (General)177 211 245 279
Frisbee (Ultimate)472 563 654 745
Garden Cultivating266 317 368 419
Gardening236 281 327 372
Golf (General)266 317 368 419
Golf (Driving Range)177 211 245 279
Golf (Driving Cart)207 246 286 326
Golf (Walking Pulling Clubs)254 303 351 400
Golf (Walking Carrying Clubs)266 317 368 419
Golf (Miniature Golf)177 211 245 279
Gutters Cleaning295 352 409 465
Gymnastics236 281 327 372
Hacky Sack236 281 327 372
HandballGeneral708 844 981 1,117
HandballCompetitive472 563 654 745
Health Club Exercise325 387 449 512
Hiking (Backpacking)207 246 286 326
Hiking (Cross Country)354 422 490 558
Hiking (Climbing Hills)No Weight354 422 490 558
Hiking (Climbing Hills)Carrying 1-9 lb413 493 572 651
Hiking (Climbing Hills)Carrying 10-20 lb443 528 613 698
Hiking (Climbing Hills)Carrying 21-42 lb472 563 654 745
Hiking (Climbing Hills)Carrying 42+ lb531 633 735 838
Hockey (Field)472 563 654 745
Hockey (Ice)472 563 654 745
Hopscotch295 352 409 465
Horse (General Riding)236 281 327 372
Horse (Walking)148 176 204 233
Horse (Trotting)384 457 531 605
Horse (Galloping)472 563 654 745
Horse (Saddling)207 246 286 326
Horse (Grooming)354 422 490 558
Horseshoe177 211 245 279
Housework207 246 286 326
Hunting295 352 410 467
Ice SkatingSlow325 387 449 512
Ice SkatingMedium413 493 572 651
Ice SkatingFast531 633 735 838
Jai alai708 844 981 1,117
Jazzercise354 422 490 558
Jogging413 493 576 656
Juggling236 281 327 372
Jump RopeSlow472 563 654 745
Jump RopeMedium590 704 817 931
Jump RopeFast708 844 981 1,117
Kayaking295 352 409 465
Kickball413 493 572 651
Lacrosse472 563 654 745
Lawn Bowling177 211 245 279
Luge413 493 572 651
Marching (Military)384 457 531 605
Marching (Rapid)384 457 531 605
Martial Arts (Judo)590 704 817 931
Martial Arts (Jujitsu)590 704 817 931
Martial Arts (Karate)590 704 817 931
Martial Arts (Kick Boxing)590 704 817 931
Martial Arts (Krav Maga)590 704 817 931
Martial Arts (Tae Kwan Do)590 704 817 931
Martial Arts (Tai Chi)236 281 327 372
Moto-cross236 281 324 369
Moving Furniture354 422 490 558
Moving Stuff413 493 576 656
Mowing Lawn (Riding)148 176 204 233
Mowing Lawn (Walking)325 387 449 512
Music (Cello)118 141 166 189
Music (Classical)118 141 166 189
Music (Drums)236 281 324 369
Music (Flute)118 141 166 189
Music (Folk)118 141 166 189
Music (Guitar)Sitting118 141 166 189
Music (Guitar)Standing177 211 245 279
Music (Head Banging)177 211 245 279
Music (Horn)118 141 166 189
Music (Organ)148 176 202 230
Music (Piano)148 176 202 230
Music (Trumpet)148 176 202 230
Music (Violin)148 176 202 230
Music (Woodwind)118 141 166 189
Orienteering531 633 735 838
Packing Boxes207 246 281 320
Paddle Boat236 281 327 372
PaddleballGeneral354 422 490 558
PaddleballCompetitive590 704 817 931
Painting266 317 368 419
Ping Pong236 281 327 372
Plastering266 317 367 418
Playing with Animals (Sitting)148 176 204 233
Playing with Animals (Walking)236 281 327 372
Playing with Animals (Running)295 352 409 465
Playing with Children (Standing)165 197 229 261
Playing with Children (Walking)236 281 327 372
Playing with Children (Running)295 352 409 465
Plumbing207 246 281 320
Polo472 563 654 745
Power Boat148 176 204 233
Pushups472 563 654 745
Raking Leaves254 303 351 400
RaquetballPlaying413 493 572 651
RaquetballCompetive590 704 817 931
Reading61 72 84 96
Rock Climbing (Ascending Rocks)649 774 899 1,024
Rock Climbing (Mountain)472 563 654 745
Rock Climbing (Rappeling)472 563 654 745
Roller Blading708 844 981 1,117
Roller Skating413 493 572 651
Rowing (Outdoors)Easy177 211 245 279
Rowing (Outdoors)Medium413 493 572 651
Rowing (Outdoors)Hard708 844 981 1,117
Rowing (Machine)Easy207 246 286 326
Rowing (Machine)Medium413 493 572 651
Rowing (Machine)Hard502 598 695 791
Rowing (Machine)Very Hard708 844 981 1,117
Rugby590 704 817 931
Running5 mph472 563 654 745
Running5.2 mph531 633 735 838
Running6 mph590 704 817 931
Running6.7 mph649 774 899 1,024
Running7 mph679 809 940 1,070
Running7.5 mph738 880 1,022 1,163
Running8 mph797 950 1,103 1,256
Running8.6 mph826 985 1,144 1,303
Running9 mph885 1,056 1,226 1,396
Running10 mph944 1,126 1,308 1,489
Running> 11 mph1,062 1,267 1,471 1,675
RunningGeneral Running472 563 654 745
RunningRunning on a Track590 704 817 931
RunningRunning Upstairs885 1,056 1,226 1,396
RunningCross Country531 633 735 838
Sailing (General)177 211 245 279
Sailing (Ocean)177 211 245 279
Sailing (Yachting)177 211 245 279
Sailing (Competition)295 352 409 465
Scraping266 317 367 418
Scrubbing Floors325 387 446 508
Sculling708 844 981 1,117
Shoveling Snow354 422 490 558
Shuffleboard177 211 245 279
Situps472 563 654 745
Skateboarding295 352 409 465
Ski Machine413 493 572 651
Skiing (Snow Downhill)Slow295 352 409 465
Skiing (Snow Downhill)Medium354 422 490 558
Skiing (Snow Downhill)Hard472 563 654 745
Skiing (Cross Country)Slow413 493 572 651
Skiing (Cross Country)Medium472 563 654 745
Skiing (Cross Country)Hard531 633 735 838
Skiing (Cross Country)Racing826 985 1,144 1,303
Skiing (Cross Country)Uphill974 1,161 1,348 1,536
Skiing (Jumping)413 493 576 656
Skiing (Mobiling)413 493 572 651
Skiing (Water Skiing)354 422 490 558
Sky Diving177 211 245 279
Sledding413 493 572 651
Sleeping35 41 48 55
Snow Blower (Riding)177 211 245 279
Snow Blower (Walking)207 246 286 326
Snow Shoeing472 563 654 745
Snowmobile207 246 286 326
Soccer (Playing)413 493 572 651
Soccer (Competitive)590 704 817 931
Soccer (Coaching)236 281 327 372
Softball (Playing)295 352 409 465
Softball (Pitching)354 422 490 558
Softball (Officiating)236 281 327 372
Speed Boat148 176 204 233
Speed Skating885 1,056 1,226 1,396
Squash708 844 981 1,117
Stacking Wood295 351 408 465
Stairs (Walking Down)177 211 245 279
Stairs (Walking Up)620 739 858 977
Stairs (Stair Machine)531 633 735 838
Standing52 62 72 82
Stretching148 176 204 233
Stroller Pushing148 176 204 233
Surfing (Board)177 211 245 279
Surfing (Body)177 211 245 279
Sweeping236 281 324 369
Swimming (Backstroke)413 493 572 651
Swimming (Breaststroke)590 704 817 931
Swimming (Butterfly)649 774 899 1,024
Swimming (Freestyle)Slow413 493 572 651
Swimming (Freestyle)Fast590 704 817 931
Swimming (Leisurely)354 422 490 558
Swimming (Scuba Diving)413 493 572 651
Swimming (Sidestroke)472 563 654 745
Swimming (Skin Diving)Easy413 493 572 651
Swimming (Skin Diving)Medium738 880 1,022 1,163
Swimming (Skin Diving)Hard944 1,126 1,308 1,489
Swimming (Snorkeling)295 352 409 465
Swimming (Synchronized)472 563 654 745
Swimming (Treading Water)Easy236 281 327 372
Swimming (Treading Water)Hard590 704 817 931
Table Tennis236 281 327 372
Taking out the Trash177 211 245 279
Tennis (General)413 493 572 651
Tennis (Singles)472 563 654 745
Tennis (Doubles)354 422 490 558
Tobagganing413 493 572 651
Track and Field (Discus)236 281 327 372
Track and Field (High Jump)354 422 490 558
Track and Field (Hurdles)590 704 817 931
Track and Field (Pole Vault)354 422 490 558
Track and Field (Running)590 704 817 931
Track and Field (Shot Put)236 281 327 372
Trampoline207 246 286 326
Treadmill2 mph118 141 163 186
Treadmill2.5 mph148 176 204 233
Treadmill3 mph177 211 245 279
Treadmill3.5 mph195 232 270 307
Treadmill4 mph224 267 311 354
Treadmill4.5 mph295 352 409 465
Treadmill5 mph372 443 515 586
Treadmill5.2 mph531 633 735 838
Treadmill6 mph590 704 817 931
Treadmill6.7 mph649 774 899 1,024
Treadmill7 mph679 809 940 1,070
Treadmill7.5 mph738 880 1,022 1,163
Treadmill8 mph797 950 1,103 1,256
Treadmill8.6 mph826 985 1,144 1,303
Treadmill9 mph885 1,056 1,226 1,396
Treadmill10 mph944 1,126 1,308 1,489
TreadmillWalking on Incline354 422 490 558
TreadmillRunning on Incline885 1,056 1,226 1,396
Unpacking Boxes207 246 281 320
Volleyball (Beach)472 563 654 745
Volleyball (Competitive)472 563 654 745
Volleyball (Playing)177 211 245 279
Walking2 mph118 141 163 186
Walking2.5 mph148 176 204 233
Walking3 mph177 211 245 279
Walking3.5 mph195 232 270 307
Walking4 mph224 267 311 354
Walking4.5 mph295 352 409 465
Walking5 mph372 443 515 586
Walking> 6 mph472 563 654 745
WalkingGeneral Walking177 211 245 279
WalkingSpeed Walking384 457 531 605
WalkingWalking Downstairs177 211 245 279
WalkingWalking Upstairs620 739 858 977
WalkingWalking Uphil354 422 490 558
WalkingWalking with Dog177 211 245 279
WalkingWalking with a Child148 176 204 233
WalkingWalking on Crutches295 352 409 465
Wall Paper266 317 367 418
Wallyball413 493 572 651
Washing the Car234 279 324 369
Water Skiing354 422 490 558
Water Sports (Calistenics)236 281 327 372
Water Sports (Jogging)472 563 654 745
Water Sports (Polo)590 704 817 931
Water Sports (Volleyball)177 211 245 279
Watering Garden89 106 123 140
Weeding266 317 368 419
WeightliftingEasy177 211 245 279
WeightliftingMedium266 317 368 419
WeightliftingHard354 422 490 558
Wheelchair Pushing (Walking)236 281 327 372
Wheelchair Pushing (Running)472 563 654 745
Whitewater Rafting295 352 409 465
Windsurfing177 211 245 279
Wrestling354 422 490 558
Yoga236 281 327 372

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does kcal mean in terms of calories burned?

Kcal stands for kilocalories, which is the metric unit equivalent to 1,000 small calories. When we refer to calories burned during exercise, we're really talking about kilocalories.

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Is there a difference between kcal and calories on nutrition labels?

No, there's no difference. The term 'calorie' on a food label actually refers to 'kilocalorie'.

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How many kcal should I burn per day?

The number of kcal you should burn per day depends on various factors including your age, sex, weight, and activity level. To determine a specific number, consult with a health professional or use an online calculator like our Calories Burned Calculator.

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What does it mean when my fitness app says I burned 300 kcal?

If your fitness app says you burned 300 kcal, it means you've expended energy equivalent to 300 kilocalories (3,000 calories) during your workout.

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How do I convert calories to kcal?

To convert calories to kcal, you simply divide the number of calories by 1,000. For instance, 5,000 calories would be 5 kcal.

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Is burning 500 kcal a day enough to lose weight?

Creating a calorie deficit of 500 kcal a day could potentially lead to weight loss, as it totals 3,500 kcal per week, roughly equivalent to losing 1 pound of body fat. However, it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any weight loss program.

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What kind of exercises will burn the most kcal?

High-intensity exercises such as running, cycling, or HIIT workouts typically burn the most kcal per hour.

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How does body weight affect the number of kcal burned during exercise?

Generally, a person who weighs more will burn more kcal during the same exercise performed by a lighter person. This is because more energy is required to move a larger body mass.

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Why does my heart rate affect the number of kcal I burn?

Your heart rate is an indicator of how hard your body is working during exercise. The higher the heart rate, the more energy your body is using, and the more kcal you're burning.

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Are the kcal burned on fitness machines accurate?

Fitness machines usually provide an estimate of the kcal burned. The actual number can vary depending on various factors like your weight, age, and fitness level. For a more precise measurement, consider using our free tools that calculate how many calories burned on a treadmill, stationary bike, and weightlifting.

Sources

  1. Mayo Clinic: Walking for Fitness
  2. HealthLine: Benefits of Cycling
  3. Harvard Health: Calories Burned in 30 minutes of Leisure and Routine Activities
  4. American Heart Association: Calories Burned in 30 minutes of All-Out Exercise
  5. Verywell Fit: How Many Calories Do You Burn When You Walk?
  6. Medical News Today: How Many Calories Do You Burn Doing Everyday Activities?
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