Stair Climbing Calories Burned Calculator

How many calories does stair climbing burn? Climbing stairs burns 400-700 calories per hour depending on pace and load. At 9.0 MET, vigorous stair cli


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147
Total Calories Burned
7.3
cal/min
6.0
MET Score
120
METΒ·min

Food Equivalence

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1.5
Apple
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1.4
Banana
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0.6
Protein Bar
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1.1
Sports Drink

Projection: If You Do This Regularly

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1x3x5x7x
441
Weekly
1,910
Monthly
0.5 lbs
Fat Lost / Month
7%of daily goal

per session

Quick Answer: How many calories does stair climbing burn? Climbing stairs burns 400-700 calories per hour depending on pace and load. At 9.0 MET, vigorous stair climbing burns more calories per minute than jogging β€” and you can do it anywhere with a staircase.

How Many Calories Does Stair Climbing Burn?

This calculator uses scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities to calculate accurate calorie burn estimates for stair climbing.

Benefits of Stair Climbing

Builds Leg Strength
High Calorie Burn per Minute
No Equipment Required
Functional Fitness

Pro Tips

βœ“Drive through your whole foot, not just your toes
βœ“Keep your torso upright and core engaged
βœ“Start with 5-10 minutes and build up gradually
βœ“Use the handrail for balance only, not support

Related Activities

Data source: 2024 Revised Compendium of Physical Activities.

This calculator is for informational and personal journaling purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional guidance. Estimates are based on published MET values and may vary by individual.

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