Bicycling Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate how many calories you burn while cycling based on your weight, duration, and intensity
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How Many Calories Does Cycling Burn?
Cycling burns 400-600 calories per hour at moderate intensity (12-14 mph) for an average adult. A 155-pound person burns approximately 260 calories in 30 minutes of moderate cycling. At higher speeds (16+ mph), calorie burn can exceed 750 calories per hour.
Calorie Burn Formula
Calories = (MET × 3.5 × weight in kg) / 200 × minutesExample: 70 kg person cycling at MET 8 for 30 min = (8 × 3.5 × 70) / 200 × 30 = 294 calories
Calories Burned by Duration (70 kg / 155 lbs)
| Duration | Leisure | Moderate | Vigorous | Racing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 74 | 125 | 147 | 221 |
| 30 min | 147 | 250 | 294 | 441 |
| 45 min | 221 | 374 | 441 | 662 |
| 60 min | 294 | 499 | 588 | 882 |
| 90 min | 441 | 749 | 882 | 1323 |
Calories by Body Weight (30 min moderate cycling)
195
120 lbs (54 kg)
227
140 lbs (64 kg)
260
160 lbs (73 kg)
292
180 lbs (82 kg)
325
200 lbs (91 kg)
357
220 lbs (100 kg)
Cycling vs Other Activities (30 min, 155 lbs)
| Activity | Calories | vs Cycling |
|---|---|---|
| 🪢Jump Rope | 452 | +54% |
| 🏃Running (6 mph) | 368 | +25% |
| 🚴Cycling (moderate) | 250 | -15% |
| 🏊Swimming | 257 | -13% |
| 🚶Walking (3.5 mph) | 158 | -46% |
| 🧘Yoga (hatha) | 92 | -69% |
Tips for Accurate Calorie Tracking
- ✓Use your actual body weight for more accurate calculations
- ✓Account for terrain - hills increase calorie burn by 10-40%
- ✓Wind resistance at high speeds adds 5-15% more burn
- ✓Interval training can boost total calorie burn by 20%
Source: MET values from 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities
