Calorie burn rate = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours). MET values range from 0.9 (sleep) to 12+ (running).
What this calculator does
A 70kg person burns 420 calories jogging for 1 hour at MET 6.
When to use this calculator
This tool is most useful for tracking trends rather than obsessing over a single data point. Run the calculation monthly with consistent measurement conditions to see whether your metric is moving in the right direction.
Common mistakes
Many users apply adult health classifications to children and teenagers, which is incorrect. Paediatric norms for height, weight, BMI, and body composition are age-and-sex-specific. Use age-appropriate reference tools for anyone under 18.
Real-world scenarios
A nurse calculates a patient's health metric during a routine assessment, then uses the result alongside other clinical indicators to contextualise the finding — correctly treating the number as one data point among several rather than a standalone answer.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories do I burn running?
~8–12 calories per minute depending on speed and weight. 70kg person at 5mph: ~420 kcal/hr.