Tennis Calories Burned Calculator
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How Many Calories Does Tennis Burn?
Tennis burns between 295-800 calories per hour depending on format and intensity. Recreational doubles burns ~295 cal/hr, while competitive singles matches burn 585-735 cal/hr, and professional play can exceed 800 calories per hour.
Tennis doubles transforms the individual intensity of singles into a shared strategic experience. With two players covering each side, movement demands decrease while tactical complexity increases. Positioning, communication with your partner, and coordinated attacking create a different—but equally valuable—fitness experience that's more sustainable for older players or those seeking lower-impact exercise.
Our calculator uses 2024 Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) indices. Tennis doubles intensity ranges from MET 4.0 for recreational social play to MET 8.0 for elite championship doubles. Competitive doubles (MET 6.0) matches competitive volleyball or badminton.
Factors Influencing Tennis Doubles Calorie Burn
Court Position
Net players move less but require quick reflexes. Baseline players cover more court and burn slightly more calories through sustained movement.
Partner Skill
Playing with a weaker partner increases your movement and calorie burn as you cover more court. Equal partnerships distribute workload evenly.
Game Style
Aggressive serve-and-volley doubles has shorter points but more explosive movement. Baseline-heavy doubles creates longer rallies with sustained moderate intensity.
Competition Level
Higher-level doubles requires faster reactions, better positioning, and more precise shots, increasing mental and physical intensity.
Tennis Doubles Burn Projections
Calories by Match Duration (70 kg / 154 lbs)
| Duration | Rec (4.0) | Moderate (5.0) | Comp (6.0) | Elite (8.0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 74 | 92 | 110 | 147 |
| 30 min | 147 | 184 | 221 | 294 |
| 45 min | 221 | 276 | 331 | 441 |
| 60 min | 294 | 368 | 441 | 588 |
| 90 min | 441 | 551 | 662 | 882 |
Calories by Your Weight (30 min Competitive Match)
Tennis Doubles vs. Other Activities (30 min, 70 kg)
| 🎾Tennis Singles (Comp) | 294 cal |
| 🎾Tennis Doubles (Comp) | 221 cal |
| 🏸Badminton (Competitive) | 257 cal |
| 🏀Basketball (Game) | 294 cal |
| 🎾Squash (Competitive) | 441 cal |
| 🏃Running (6 mph) | 368 cal |
Data source: 2024 Revised Compendium of Physical Activities.
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Manish KumarCertified Fitness Professional (NASM) • Racquet Sports Specialist • Expert in tennis conditioning and recreational athletics with 10+ years experience.