Calculate how many calories you burn during exercise using scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values for 40+ activities.
Same duration — how other activities compare:
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a measure of exercise intensity. A MET of 1 equals the energy expended at rest. Running at 10 km/h has a MET of ~10, meaning it burns 10x more calories than sitting still. The formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours).
It takes more energy to move a larger body. Two people doing the same 30-minute run at the same pace will burn very different amounts — the heavier person burns significantly more per session. This is factored directly into the MET formula.