Calories Burned Biking Calculator — Road, MTB, Stationary
Calories = MET × weight_kg × duration_hours. Cycling METs 8.0–12.0. ACSM, Compendium of Physical Activities.
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours)
ACSM • Compendium of Physical Activities • 8.0–12.0 MET range
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290 calories burned in 30 min (6.5 mi). 9.7 cal/min. MET 8. = 1.0 slices of pizza.
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For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.
Calories = MET × weight_kg × duration_hours. Cycling METs: 12–14 mph moderate (8.0), 14–16 mph vigorous (10.0), 16–19 mph racing (12.0). 155 lb at 14 mph ≈ 600 cal/hr.
Key Takeaways
- Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)
- Moderate 12–14 mph = MET 8.0; Vigorous 14–16 = 10.0; Racing 16–19 = 12.0
- 155 lb at 14 mph burns ~600 cal/hr
- Tour riders burn 6,000–8,000 cal/day
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How It Works
Step 1: Convert weight to kg (lbs ÷ 2.205). Select MET from speed: moderate 8.0, vigorous 10.0, racing 12.0
Step 2: Apply terrain modifier: flat 1.0, mixed 1.15, hilly 1.3, mountainous 1.5
Step 3: Calories = MET × weight_kg × duration_hours. Example: 10 × 70 × 1 = 700 cal
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Speed vs Calories (155 lb, 1 hr)
| Speed | MET | Calories | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure <10 mph | 4.0 | ~280 | ✅ Easy |
| Moderate 12–14 | 8.0 | ~560 | ✅ Recommended |
| Vigorous 14–16 | 10.0 | ~700 | ⚠️ Hard |
| Racing 16–19 | 12.0 | ~840 | ❌ Pro effort |
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Disclaimer: Calorie estimates based on MET values from Compendium of Physical Activities. Actual burn varies by fitness, efficiency, wind, temperature. Use heart rate monitor for accuracy.