Enter your weight and the duration of your basketball game or practice to estimate the number of calories you burn.
Basketball Calories Burned Formula
The formula to estimate the calories burned while playing basketball is:
Calories Burned = (MET value * body weight in kg) / 60 * time (min)
Variables:
- MET value for basketball is 6.5 (moderate to vigorous intensity)
- Body weight in kg (to convert from pounds to kg, multiply by 0.453592)
- Time is the duration of the basketball activity in minutes
To calculate the calories burned, first convert your weight from pounds to kilograms, then multiply by the MET value of basketball and divide by 60. Multiply this result by the duration of your activity in minutes to find the total calories burned.
What is MET Value?
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which is a unit used to estimate the amount of energy used by the body during physical activity, compared to resting metabolism. One MET is defined as the energy cost of sitting quietly, and is equivalent to a caloric consumption of 1 kcal/kg/hour. Activities can be classified by their MET values, which indicate how many times more energy is used compared to resting metabolism.
How to Calculate Calories Burned Playing Basketball?
Follow these steps to calculate the calories burned during basketball:
- Enter your weight in pounds.
- Enter the duration of your basketball activity in minutes.
- Use the formula provided above to calculate the calories burned.
- The calculator will display the estimated calories burned.
- Use the reset button to clear the fields and perform a new calculation.
Example Problem:
Let’s say you weigh 185 pounds and you play basketball for 45 minutes. Here’s how you would calculate the calories burned:
First, convert your weight to kilograms: 185 lbs * 0.453592 = 83.91 kg
Next, calculate the calories burned per minute: (6.5 METs * 83.91 kg) / 60 = 9.08 calories/minute
Finally, calculate the total calories burned: 9.08 calories/minute * 45 minutes = 408.6 calories
