Calories Burned Calculator

MET values are population averages and can vary ±25% based on individual fitness level, movement efficiency, and effort. Fit individuals often burn fewer calories for the same activity because they've become more efficient. Heart rate monitors provide more personalized estimates.

Yes — the formula is directly proportional to body weight because moving a larger mass requires more energy. However, as you lose weight, you'll burn fewer calories for the same workout, which is one reason weight loss slows over time.

EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) is the elevated calorie burn after intense exercise as your body returns to its resting state. It's real but often overstated — high-intensity interval training (HIIT) creates an EPOC of roughly 6–15% of exercise calories, lasting 12–24 hours. It's a bonus, not the primary driver of calorie burn.