Using Metabolic Equivalents (METs) to Calculate Calories Burned

Content Updated June 25, 2009

One of the ways doctors estimate how many calories you burn throughout the day is with metabolic equivalents (MET values). It first must be noted that MET values are different for every person, but you can find a list of estimated values at http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/tools/compendium.htm (just download their PDF file).

Formula / Equation

(kcal burned) = (MET value) X (BMR/24) X (duration of activity in hours)

(kcal burned) = (MET value) X (BMR/1440 minutes per day) X (duration of activity in minutes)

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