Activity Burn
Calculate calories burned for specific activities like walking, cleaning, or sports.
Understanding Activity Burn & METs
This calculator uses the **MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task)** method. One MET is defined as the energy cost of sitting quietly, which is roughly 1 kcal/kg/hour. An activity with a MET value of 2.5 uses 2.5 times as much energy as sitting still.
Why does weight matter?
A heavier body requires more energy to move than a lighter body. Therefore, a person weighing 100kg will burn significantly more calories doing the same activity as someone weighing 60kg, assuming they perform the activity at the same intensity.
Examples of MET Values
- 1.0 – 1.5: Sleeping, sitting, watching TV.
- 2.0 – 4.0: Walking slowly, household chores, light cycling.
- 5.0 – 7.0: Walking briskly, gardening, skiing, tennis.
- 8.0+: Running, vigorous swimming, competitive sports, shoveling snow.
Disclaimer
The results provided by this calculator are estimates. Actual calorie burn can vary based on individual fitness level, body composition, and environmental conditions (temperature, altitude).