Exercise and activity calculators estimate energy expenditure for common forms of movement including running, cycling, swimming, hiking, stairs and general exercise. These tools use body weight, duration and standardized activity-intensity values to produce comparable estimates.
Energy expenditure is individual and can differ with fitness, terrain, technique, equipment and environmental conditions. Use these estimates as planning values rather than exact measurements.
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Popular Exercise & Activity Calculators
Running Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used while running from body weight, intensity and duration.
Open calculatorCycling Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used while cycling from body weight, cycling intensity and duration.
Open calculatorExercise Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used during common exercise sessions using activity-specific MET values.
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Running Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used while running from body weight, intensity and duration.
Open calculatorCycling Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used while cycling from body weight, cycling intensity and duration.
Open calculatorSwimming Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used while swimming from body weight, effort and duration.
Open calculatorHiking Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used while hiking from body weight, terrain intensity and duration.
Open calculatorStair Climbing Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used during stair climbing from body weight, effort and duration.
Open calculatorExercise Calories Calculator
Estimate calories used during common exercise sessions using activity-specific MET values.
Open calculatorWhich Calculator Should I Use?
Running session?
Cycling workout?
Swimming session?
General exercise session?
How These Calculators Work Together
Use the activity-specific calculator when possible, and compare it with the general Calories Burned Calculator for broader context. Activity estimates can then be considered alongside TDEE without automatically double-counting activity already included in your activity level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do activity calorie estimates differ?
Different tools may use different MET values, sensor data or assumptions. Actual expenditure also varies by person.
Are MET estimates exact?
No. MET values are standardized population estimates, useful for comparison but not direct measurement.
Can I add exercise calories directly to my food target?
Not automatically. If your TDEE already includes an activity assumption, adding all exercise calories again can double-count activity.