MET to Calories Calculator

Calculate energy expenditure for any activity using Metabolic Equivalents (METs).

Exercise Data

MET Value

Desk Work: 1.5 | Jogging: 8.0

Body Weight

Duration

Min

Energy Expenditure

Enter MET value to see results.

Overview

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a measure used to estimate the energy cost of physical activities as a multiple of the resting metabolic rate.

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Pro Tips

1 MET is the rate of energy expenditure while sitting at rest.
Most daily activities fall between 1.5 and 5 METs.
High-intensity intervals can reach 15 METs or more.
Consistency is key for long-term weight management.

Fun Facts

"Even while sleeping, you burn about 0.95 METs."
"Competitive shovel digging can reach 8.5 METs."
"Gardening is a legitimate workout, often burning 4.0 METs."

Formula: Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × (Duration / 60)

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