Calories Burned Cycling Calculator
Energy burned on a ride by speed and weight.
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Results
- Calories burned
- 600 kcal
- Per hour
- 600 kcal
- Fat equivalent
- 0.078 kg
- Carbs to replace 60%
- 90 g
Quick answer
Cycling calorie burn uses METs: energy equals MET value times weight in kg times hours.
kcal = MET x kg x hours
How to use the Calories Burned Cycling Calculator
- 1Enter your weight and how long you rode.
- 2Pick the intensity band that matches your average speed.
- 3Refuel long rides with about 60 g of carbohydrate per hour.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Weight75 kg
- Duration60 min
- IntensityModerate 19-22 km/h
Results
- Calories burned600 kcal
- Per hour600 kcal
- Fat equivalent0.078 kg
- Carbs to replace 60%90 g
Frequently asked questions
Does wind or hills change it?
Yes — climbing and headwinds raise the effective MET substantially.
Is a power meter better?
Much better: kJ of work is nearly equal to kcal burned for most riders.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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