METs Calculator
Exercise intensity and calories from METs.
Enter your values
Enter the mets value you are working with.
Enter the body weight in kg.
Enter the duration in minutes.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Calories burned
- 394 kcal
- MET-minutes
- 315
- Intensity
- Vigorous
- Calories per minute
- 8.75
- Weekly target progress (500 MET-min)
- 63%
Quick answer
One MET is resting metabolism, about 1 kcal per kilogram per hour; multiply by activity METs and time for energy burned.
kcal = METs × kg × hours
At a glance
| What it does | Exercise intensity and calories from METs. |
|---|---|
| Category | Health |
| Inputs needed | METs value, Body weight, Duration |
| Main output | Calories burned |
| Formula | kcal = METs × kg × hours |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the METs Calculator
- 1Look up the MET value of your activity.
- 2Enter your body weight.
- 3Enter how long you exercised.
Inputs explained
- METs value
- Enter the mets value you are working with.
- Body weight(kg)
- Enter the body weight in kg.
- Duration(minutes)
- Enter the duration in minutes.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- METs value7
- Body weight75 kg
- Duration45 minutes
Results
- Calories burned394 kcal
- MET-minutes315
- IntensityVigorous
- Calories per minute8.75
- Weekly target progress (500 MET-min)63%
Frequently asked questions
What are common MET values?
Walking 3.5, cycling 8, running 10, yoga 3.
What is the weekly MET target?
500–1000 MET-minutes per week meets physical activity guidelines.
What do I need to enter into the METs Calculator?
Just 3 values: mets value, body weight, duration. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the METs Calculator work out the answer?
One MET is resting metabolism, about 1 kcal per kilogram per hour; multiply by activity METs and time for energy burned. It applies the formula kcal = METs × kg × hours and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the METs Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.