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Burpees Calorie Calculator | Calories Burned
Calculate calories burned during burpees. Burpee exercise.
Built by an engineer who chases finish lines and is obsessed with data. Thomas Prommer — technology executive who has worked with Google, Apple, Nike, Adidas, Netflix and other global brands. Also an Ironman finisher, HYROX Pro Division competitor, and marathon runner. These tools combine engineering rigor with real race experience.
Burpees Calorie Calculator
Burpee exercise. Estimate based on weight, duration, and intensity.
Methodology
Uses MET value of 10.0 for moderate burpees. Formula: Calories = MET x weight(kg) x hours. Based on the Compendium of Physical Activities.
FAQ
How many calories does burpees burn?
A 70 kg person burns approximately 700 calories per hour at moderate intensity.
Is burpees good for weight loss?
Yes, burpees can burn significant calories and contribute to a calorie deficit for weight loss.
What MET value is used?
Moderate burpees has a MET value of approximately 10.0.
How does intensity affect calorie burn?
Higher intensity increases the MET value and thus calorie burn. Vigorous effort can burn 50-100% more.
How many calories does 50 burpees burn?
About 58 calories for a 70 kg person doing 50 burpees in roughly 5 minutes at moderate intensity (around 10 burpees per minute, MET 10). A 60 kg person burns about 50; an 80 kg person about 67.
How many calories does 100 burpees burn?
About 117 calories for a 70 kg person in roughly 10 minutes at moderate intensity. Lighter at 60 kg: around 100. Heavier at 80 kg: around 133. Vigorous pace shortens the time but the calorie total stays close, since intensity raises the MET.
How many calories does 20 burpees burn?
About 23 calories for a 70 kg person finishing 20 burpees in roughly 2 minutes at moderate intensity. The number scales linearly with body weight: 60 kg ≈ 20 cal, 80 kg ≈ 27 cal, 90 kg ≈ 30 cal.
How many burpees do I need to burn 100 calories?
Around 85 burpees for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity, or about 8 to 9 minutes at 10 reps per minute. A lighter person needs more reps; vigorous intensity (MET closer to 14) cuts the number to roughly 60.
How many burpees do I need to burn 500 calories?
About 425 burpees for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity, roughly 42 minutes of work at 10 reps per minute. Realistic over a single session for trained athletes; most people split this across the day.
How long does it take to do 100 burpees?
About 10 minutes at a sustainable moderate cadence of 10 burpees per minute. Trained athletes can finish in under 7 minutes; beginners often need 15 or more, especially as form starts to break down past the 50-rep mark.