1. What is the Calorie Burn Equation?

The calorie burn equation estimates calories expended during physical activity using the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) value, which represents the energy cost of activities. It provides a standardized way to compare energy expenditure across different activities.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the calorie burn equation:

Where:

• \( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (activity intensity)
• \( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms
• \( Time \) — Duration of activity in hours

Explanation: The equation accounts for the intensity of activity (MET), the person's body weight, and how long the activity was performed.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Calculating calories burned helps with weight management, exercise planning, and understanding energy expenditure for fitness goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter MET value (activity intensity), weight in kg, and time in hours. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are MET values?
A: MET values represent the ratio of working metabolic rate to resting metabolic rate. 1 MET = energy cost of sitting quietly.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in metabolism can affect actual calorie burn.

Q3: Where can I find MET values for activities?
A: The Compendium of Physical Activities provides comprehensive MET values for hundreds of activities.

Q4: Does this account for afterburn effect?
A: No, this calculates only calories burned during the activity, not the additional calories burned afterward.

Q5: Can I use pounds instead of kilograms?
A: The formula requires weight in kg. To convert pounds to kg, divide by 2.205.