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Rowing Calorie Calculator | Calories Burned
Calculate calories burned during rowing. Indoor or outdoor rowing.
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.
Rowing Calorie Calculator
Indoor or outdoor rowing. Estimate based on weight, duration, and intensity.
Methodology
Uses MET value of 7.0 for moderate rowing. Formula: Calories = MET x weight(kg) x hours. Based on the Compendium of Physical Activities.
FAQ
How many calories does rowing burn?
A 70 kg person burns approximately 490 calories per hour at moderate intensity.
Is rowing good for weight loss?
Yes, rowing can burn significant calories and contribute to a calorie deficit for weight loss.
What MET value is used?
Moderate rowing has a MET value of approximately 7.0.
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 rowing 1000m burn?
About 33 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate pace (~2:00/500m split, MET 7). The number scales linearly with body weight — 60 kg ≈ 28, 80 kg ≈ 38.
How many calories does rowing 2000m burn?
About 65 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate pace (~8 minutes), or up to ~100 at race pace where MET climbs toward 10.
How many calories does rowing 5000m burn?
About 163 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate pace (~20 minutes). Vigorous pace shaves time but raises MET, so totals typically land between 160 and 220 calories.
How many calories does 30 minutes of rowing burn?
About 245 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity, or up to ~420 at vigorous intensity (MET 12).
How long does it take to row 2000m?
About 8 minutes at a moderate pace of 2:00/500m. Competitive rowers finish under 6:30; recreational pace is closer to 9–10 minutes.
How many calories does 1 hour of rowing burn?
About 490 calories for a 70 kg person at moderate intensity. Heavier bodies and vigorous race pace push this past 700.