Activity Calorie Estimate
Estimate activity energy from a chosen MET value, body weight and time.
How to use this tool
- Enter values or select a file in the labelled controls.
- Select the action button and review the result.
- Copy the result or use its download control when available.
Uses the approximate relationship 1 MET ≈ 1 kcal/kg/hour. Gross calories include resting expenditure; above-rest calories subtract 1 MET. Actual expenditure varies. The adult Compendium reference is for ages 19–59, and this result is not a diet prescription.
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Reference: Adult Compendium of Physical Activities