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Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate calories and kilojoules burned during 60+ activities using MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values. Based on Australian physical activity guidelines.

Activity Details
Body weight
kg
Activity
Duration
minutes
Result
Calories Burned
MetricValue

Physical Activity Guidelines (Australia)

Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines recommend adults 18–64 do 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity OR 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, plus muscle-strengthening on 2+ days.

MET Values

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity relative to rest. 1 MET = energy at rest (~1 kcal/kg/hr). Moderate activity = 3–5.9 METs; Vigorous = ≥6 METs.

Calories burned = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)