Enter your weight and the duration of your rock climbing session into the calculator to estimate the number of calories burned.

Rock Climbing Calories Burned Calculator

Enter your weight and time to estimate calories burned (kcal).

Results are in kilocalories (kcal), sometimes written as “Calories” on food labels.

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Rock Climbing Calories Burned Formula

The formula to estimate the calories burned during rock climbing is based on a MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for climbing and the individual’s weight. Typical MET values for climbing can vary by style and intensity; this calculator uses a selectable MET estimate.

Calories Burned = (MET * Weight in kg * 3.5) / 200 * Time in minutes

Variables:

  • MET is the metabolic equivalent estimate for the climbing intensity selected in the calculator (MET values for climbing can vary widely by intensity and style).
  • Weight is the individual’s weight in kilograms (kg)
  • Time is the duration of the rock climbing session in minutes

To calculate the calories burned during rock climbing, convert the weight from pounds to kilograms, then multiply the chosen MET estimate by the weight in kilograms and 3.5, divide by 200, and finally multiply by the duration of the rock climbing session in minutes.

What is MET?

MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which is a unit that estimates 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 with higher MET values burn more calories than those with lower MET values.

How to Calculate Calories Burned Rock Climbing?

The following steps outline how to calculate the calories burned during rock climbing.

  1. First, determine your weight in pounds.
  2. Next, convert your weight to kilograms by multiplying it by 0.453592.
  3. Then, determine the duration of your rock climbing session in minutes.
  4. Choose a MET estimate that best matches your climbing intensity.
  5. Use the formula provided above to calculate the calories burned.
  6. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Weight = 150 pounds

Time = 60 minutes