Fitness
Total for a session
The per minute rate multiplied by how long you do it.
The Formula
kcal = MET x 3.5 x weight x minutes / 200
The per minute rate multiplied by how long you do it.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| kcal | Total calories | kilocalories | The energy cost of the whole session. |
| t | Duration | minutes | How long the session lasts. |
| MET | MET value | unitless | The intensity of the activity. |
What Each Symbol Means
kcalkilocalories
Total calories
The energy cost of the whole session.
tminutes
Duration
How long the session lasts.
METunitless
MET value
The intensity of the activity.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate calories burned page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Calories Burned, filed under Health. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.