Cycling Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories burned cycling based on weight, duration, and intensity level.
How to Use the Cycling Calorie Calculator
- Enter the required values into the input fields.
- Click the Calculate button to see the results.
- Review the output values and interpretations below.
Schnellreferenz
| Von | Nach |
|---|---|
| Light (< 16 km/h) | ~4.0 MET |
| Moderate (16–22 km/h) | ~6.8 MET |
| Vigorous (> 22 km/h) | ~10.0 MET |
| Racing (> 32 km/h) | ~16.0 MET |
Anwendungsfälle
- •Monitoring personal health metrics and tracking changes over time.
- •Supporting clinical decision-making with quick formula-based estimates.
- •Educational use for students learning health and fitness calculations.
Formel
Formula: Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours). Light cycling = 4.0 MET, moderate = 6.8, vigorous = 10.0.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How many calories does cycling burn?
A 70 kg person burns about 280 kcal/hour at light intensity, 476 kcal/hour at moderate, and 700 kcal/hour at vigorous intensity.
What counts as moderate cycling?
Moderate cycling is typically 16-22 km/h on flat terrain with a heart rate at 60-70% of maximum. You can talk but not sing.
Is cycling better than running for calories?
Running generally burns more calories per hour, but cycling is lower impact on joints and can be sustained longer, potentially burning more total calories.