Tennis Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate the metabolic calorie burn for singles, doubles, practice, and competitive match-play.
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Quick Answer: How many calories does tennis burn per hour? Tennis burns between 295 and 800 calories per hour depending on the format and intensity.
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.
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.
Singles vs Doubles
Singles burns 30-50% more calories than doubles because you cover the entire court alone, requiring more sprinting, explosive lateral movement, and sustained high intensity. However, doubles allows for longer play sessions, which can result in comparable total 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.
Benefits of Tennis
Pro Tips
Tennis Burn Projections
Calories by Duration (70 kg / 154 lbs)
| Duration | Practice (5) | Doubles - Re (4) | Doubles - Co (6) | Singles - Re (7.3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | — | — | — | — |
| 30 min | — | — | — | — |
| 45 min | — | — | — | — |
| 60 min | — | — | — | — |
| 90 min | — | — | — | — |
Calories by Your Weight
Tennis vs. Other Activities
Calorie Comparison (60 min, 70 kg)
Detailed Comparison
| 🎾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 |
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.
