Estimate energy burned for dozens of activities using standard MET values.
This calculator estimates energy expenditure using MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values — a standard way exercise scientists measure the intensity of an activity relative to resting. Combined with your body weight and the duration of the activity, it gives a solid estimate of calories burned during exercise or daily activity.
It typically uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values for the activity, multiplied by your body weight and exercise duration.
It's a standardized measure of how much energy an activity requires relative to resting metabolism — for example, brisk walking is about 3.5 METs.
Moving more body mass requires more energy, so calorie burn scales with body weight for most weight-bearing activities.