Calories Burned Cycling Calculator

Estimate calories burned cycling from your weight, average speed and ride time. Example: a 154 lb (70 kg) rider averaging 14 mph for an hour burns about 699 calories.

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Weight units

Body weight

Speed units

Average speed

Duration (minutes)

How to use the Calories Burned Cycling Calculator

Enter the values in the fields.
Press Calculate to see the result with the steps shown.

Formula and method

Calories = MET x weight (kg) x hours. MET by speed: under 10 mph 4.0, 10 to 11.9 mph 6.8, 12 to 13.9 mph 8.0, 14 to 15.9 mph 10.0, 16 to 19 mph 12.0, over 20 mph 15.8.

Calories burned cycling per hour

Weight \ Speed,8 mph,10 mph,12 mph,14 mph,16 mph,18 mph,130 lb,236,401,472,590,708,708,160 lb,290,494,581,726,871,871,190 lb,345,586,689,862,1034,1034,220 lb,399,679,798,998,1197,1197

Cycling MET values

Speed,MET,Description,Under 10 mph,4.0,Leisure,10 to 11.9 mph,6.8,Light effort,12 to 13.9 mph,8.0,Moderate,14 to 15.9 mph,10.0,Vigorous,16 to 19 mph,12.0,Very vigorous,20 mph and up,15.8,Racing

Boosting accuracy

If you ride with a power meter, 1 kJ of work is roughly 1 kcal of food energy burned at about 24% efficiency, a very reliable estimate.

Cautions

This calculator gives estimates for education and fitness planning, not medical advice. Check with your doctor before major changes to exercise or diet, especially if you have a medical condition.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories does cycling burn?

Roughly 400 to 700 per hour for most riders.

Does speed matter?

Yes, because effort rises steeply with speed.

Is indoor cycling the same?

Similar; use power or heart rate when you can.

How accurate is this?

Within about 15% for steady flat rides.

Does e-bike riding burn less?

Yes, depending on assist.

Is cycling good for weight loss?

Yes, because it is low-impact and easy to do for long periods.

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