Standing Desk Calorie Calculator
Extra calories burned by standing instead of sitting.
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Results
- Extra calories per day
- 174 kcal
- Per work year
- 39,921 kcal
- Fat equivalent per year
- 5.18 kg
- Per hour standing
- 58 kcal
Working
- 13 h x 0.9 kcal/min x weight factor
Quick answer
Standing burns roughly 0.15 extra kcal per minute per 70 kg compared with sitting — small per hour, meaningful per year.
extra kcal = hours x 0.9 x (weight / 70) x 60
How to use the Standing Desk Calorie Calculator
- 1Enter your weight and how many hours a day you stand.
- 2Set your working days per year.
- 3Alternate sitting and standing every 30-45 minutes rather than standing all day.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Weight75 kg
- Hours standing per day3
- Work days per year230
Results
- Extra calories per day174 kcal
- Per work year39,921 kcal
- Fat equivalent per year5.18 kg
- Per hour standing58 kcal
- 3 h x 0.9 kcal/min x weight factor
Frequently asked questions
Is standing a workout?
No — the calorie gain is modest. The main benefits are posture, circulation and reduced stiffness.
Can standing all day hurt?
Yes. Prolonged static standing causes leg and back discomfort; alternate positions.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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