About Calories Burned
Science-backed fitness tracking for everyone, everywhere
Our Mission
To provide free, scientifically accurate calorie calculators that empower people to make informed decisions about their fitness and health.
We believe everyone deserves access to professional-grade fitness tools without barriers, subscriptions, or hidden costs. Our platform democratizes access to the same MET-based calculations used by hospitals, research institutions, and elite athletes.
Our Science
Every calculator is based on peer-reviewed research and the Adult Compendium of Physical Activities.
We use validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities for accurate calorie burn calculations. Our methodology is backed by decades of exercise physiology research from leading institutions worldwide.
Why Trust Calories Burned?
Activity Calculators
From walking to competitive sports
MET Standards
Based on latest research compendium
Always Free
No registration or payment required
What Makes Us Different?
Research-Backed
Our MET values come directly from the 2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities, the gold standard reference used by researchers, healthcare providers, and fitness professionals globally.
Always Up-to-Date
We continuously update our database with the latest research findings, ensuring our calculators reflect current scientific understanding of energy expenditure during physical activities.
User-Centric Design
Fast, intuitive, accessible. Our calculators work instantly in your browser with no registration required. Your privacy is protected—we process data locally and never store personal information.
Educational Focus
Beyond calculations, we provide comprehensive educational content about MET values, exercise science, and the research supporting our methodology. Knowledge empowers better decisions.
Our Core Values
Accuracy First
We never compromise on scientific rigor. Every MET value is sourced from peer-reviewed research, and we clearly cite our sources so users can verify our data independently.
Open Access
Fitness tracking shouldn't be locked behind paywalls. We're committed to keeping Calories Burned 100% free forever, funded by ethical means that respect user privacy.
Privacy Protection
Your data is yours. We process calculations locally in your browser, never store personal information on our servers, and don't sell data to third parties. Period.
Global Accessibility
We support both metric and imperial units, work on all devices, and ensure fast loading times worldwide. Fitness tools should work for everyone, everywhere.
Transparency
We explain our methodology, link to our research sources, and welcome scrutiny. Users deserve to understand how their calorie burn is calculated and why they can trust the results.
Built with Expertise
Calories Burned is developed by a team passionate about making evidence-based fitness tools accessible to everyone. Our work is guided by exercise scientists, software engineers, and fitness professionals committed to accuracy and user experience.
Have expertise in exercise science or software development?
We're always looking to collaborate with researchers and developers who share our mission.
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