Calories Burned Biking Calculator
Calculate calories burned cycling or on a stationary bike by weight, duration, and intensity level using validated MET values.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
This tool provides general sports and fitness estimates for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice — consult a physician before starting or intensifying training, especially if you have a cardiovascular condition.
About the Calories Burned Biking Calculator
The calories burned biking calculator estimates energy used cycling from your weight, ride time and intensity, with MET values from about 4 for leisure riding to 16 for racing. Wind, hills and bike type change the real figure considerably, so a power meter gives the most accurate measure.
How to use it
- 1Enter your weight in kilograms.
- 2Enter the ride time.
- 3Choose the intensity and press Calculate.
Worked example
a 70 kg rider at a moderate 16–22 km/h for an hour, at about 8 METs, burns roughly 560 kcal.
How it works
Formula
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours). Cycling MET ranges from 4 (leisure) to 16 (racing).
Common use cases
- Fuelling long rides
- Logging commutes
- Comparing with other exercise
Frequently asked questions
A:A 70 kg person cycling at moderate intensity (MET 8) burns approximately 560 calories per hour.
A:Running burns slightly more calories per hour at equivalent effort, but cycling's lower impact allows longer sessions.
A:Leisure cycling: MET 4; moderate: 8; vigorous: 12; racing: 16.
A:At similar intensity, yes. Outdoor cycling benefits from resistance variations and terrain.
A:At moderate intensity (MET 8) for 70 kg, roughly 54 minutes. At vigorous (MET 12): ~35 minutes.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Formulas follow published sports-science literature and official league definitions (Karvonen heart rate reserve, Cooper and Bruce protocols, MET compendium values, and standard baseball, cricket, and basketball statistics).
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