1. What is the Calories Burned Equation?

The calories burned equation estimates energy expenditure during physical activity based on duration, intensity (MET value), and body weight. It provides a standardized way to compare energy expenditure between different activities like jump roping and bicycling.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the calories burned equation:

Where:

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

Explanation: The equation accounts for how long, how intense, and how heavy the person is when calculating calories burned.

3. Importance of MET Values

Details: MET values represent activity intensity. Jump roping typically has MET of 11-12, while bicycling ranges from 4 (leisure) to 16 (racing).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter time in hours (can be decimal), appropriate MET value for your activity, and weight in kg. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual factors like fitness level and body composition can affect actual calories burned.

Q2: What's the MET for jump roping vs bicycling?
A: Jump roping: ~11 METs (vigorous), Bicycling: 4-16 METs depending on speed and effort.

Q3: Why divide by 200 in the formula?
A: This converts the result to kilocalories and accounts for the relationship between METs and oxygen consumption.

Q4: Can I use this for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, it can help estimate exercise contribution to calorie deficit, but remember dietary factors are typically more important.

Q5: Should I use kg or pounds for weight?
A: The calculator requires weight in kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 lbs).