Cycling is one of the most efficient ways to burn calories without stressing your joints. Speed is the big factor: racing above 30 km/h burns about four times as much as a gentle ride.
How to use the Calories Burned Biking Calculator
- Activity
- Custom MET
- Body weight
- Riding time
Results update as you type, every field has its own unit menu, and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Choose the riding type and speed, enter your weight and riding time.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Activity | Choose one: Mountain biking / BMX, Leisure, under 16 km/h (10 mph), 16–19 km/h (10–11.9 mph), light effort, 19–22 km/h (12–13.9 mph), moderate … |
| Custom MET | A number |
| Body weight | Units: kg, lb |
| Riding time | Units: min, h |
Example values
How the main result changes when Custom MET changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Custom MET | Calories burned (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 4 | 630 |
| 6 | 630 |
| 8 | 630 |
| 10 | 630 |
| 12 | 630 |
| 16 | 630 |
Formula
kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes, fat equivalent = kcal ÷ 7,700
Worked example
Inputs — Activity: 19–22 km/h (12–13.9 mph), moderate; Body weight: 75 kg; Riding time: 60 min.
Results — Calories burned = 630 kcal; Per hour = 630 kcal/h; Equivalent fat loss = 81.818 g.
Key terms
- MET
- Metabolic equivalent of task.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does an hour of cycling burn?
About 400–700 kcal at moderate to fast speeds.
Does a stationary bike burn the same?
Roughly, at the same effort.
Do e-bikes burn calories?
Yes – about half of normal cycling at similar speeds.
Is a power meter more accurate?
Yes – kJ of work ≈ kcal burned for most cyclists.