Enter your body weight, box height, and number of box jumps to calculate your calories burned doing box jumps. A 150 lb person burns about 0.58 calories per jump onto a 24-inch box.

Box Jump Calorie Calculator

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Box Jump Calorie Formula

This calculator uses a simple rep-based formula that scales with body weight, box height, and total jumps.

Calories = Body Weight × Box Height × Jumps × 0.000161
  • Body Weight is in pounds
  • Box Height is in inches
  • Jumps is your total number of box jumps

If you use the advanced tab, total jumps are found first with:

Total Jumps = Jumps per Minute × Minutes

Calories Per Jump on a 24-Inch Box

Body WeightCalories Per JumpCalories Per 20 Jumps
120 lb0.469.27
150 lb0.5811.59
180 lb0.7013.91
200 lb0.7715.46

What Box Jumps Train

Box jumps are a plyometric lower-body exercise used to build explosive power and athletic coordination. Repeated reps also raise heart rate quickly, which is why they are often used in conditioning circuits.

  • Primary muscles: glutes, quads, calves, and core
  • Best for: power, jump training, and fast-paced conditioning blocks
  • Common rep ranges: 5 to 15 per set for power, higher totals for conditioning

Common Box Heights

  • 16 inches: beginner-friendly height
  • 20 inches: common general fitness height
  • 24 inches: standard athletic benchmark
  • 30 inches: advanced training height

Example

A 150 lb person doing 30 box jumps onto a 24-inch box burns:

150 × 24 × 30 × 0.000161 = 17.39 calories