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Elliptical Calorie Calculator | Calories Burned
Calculate calories burned during elliptical. Elliptical trainer workout.
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.
Elliptical Calorie Calculator
Elliptical trainer workout. Estimate based on weight, duration, and intensity.
Methodology
Uses MET value of 5.0 for moderate elliptical. Formula: Calories = MET x weight(kg) x hours. Based on the Compendium of Physical Activities.
FAQ
How many calories does elliptical burn?
A 70 kg person burns approximately 350 calories per hour at moderate intensity.
Is elliptical good for weight loss?
Yes, elliptical can burn significant calories and contribute to a calorie deficit for weight loss.
What MET value is used?
Moderate elliptical has a MET value of approximately 5.0.
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 30 minutes on the elliptical burn?
About 175 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity (MET 5). 60 kg ≈ 150; 80 kg ≈ 200; 90 kg ≈ 225.
How many calories does 1 hour on the elliptical burn?
About 350 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity. Higher resistance or faster cadence (MET 7–8) pushes that to 490–560.
How many calories does 45 minutes on the elliptical burn?
About 263 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity. The number scales linearly with body weight and roughly doubles at vigorous intensity.
How long on the elliptical to burn 500 calories?
About 86 minutes for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity, or roughly 54 minutes at vigorous (MET 8). Lighter bodies need slightly longer; heavier shorter.
How long on the elliptical to burn 200 calories?
About 34 minutes for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity, or 22 minutes at vigorous intensity (MET 8).