Free METs Activity Calculator
Calculate calories burned for any activity using its MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value.
lbs
METs
minutes
Calories Burned
202 kcal
Calories per Hour405 kcal/hr
Oxygen Consumption17.5 mL/kg/min
Calories Burned vs Duration
MET Calorie Burn Formula
Calories = MET x 3.5 x Weight(kg) / 200 x Duration(min)
One MET equals 3.5 mL of oxygen per kg of body weight per minute, which is the resting metabolic rate.
Common MET Values
Example Calculation
A 170 lb person doing an activity at MET 5.0 for 30 minutes.
- 01Weight = 77.1 kg
- 02Calories = 5.0 x 3.5 x 77.1 / 200 x 30
- 03= 5.0 x 3.5 x 77.1 / 200 x 30 = 203 kcal
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