Enter your body weight and crying time to calculate your calories burned crying. Most people burn about 8 to 20 calories every 10 minutes of crying, depending on body weight and crying intensity.
Calories Burned Crying Formula
For a basic calculation, use body weight, crying time, and a crying factor.
C = BW * t * f
Variables:
- C = calories burned (kcal)
- BW = body weight
- t = crying time in minutes
- f = crying factor
In basic mode, the calculator uses a typical crying factor with body weight entered in pounds. Advanced mode lets you switch to kilograms and adjust for quiet crying, typical crying, or heavy sobbing.
How Many Calories Does Crying Burn?
Crying is a very light activity, so the calorie total is modest compared with walking or exercise. A 150-pound person burns about 14.9 calories in 10 minutes, 29.7 calories in 20 minutes, and 44.6 calories in 30 minutes at a typical crying pace.
How to Calculate Calories Burned Crying
- Enter your body weight.
- Enter your total crying time in minutes.
- Click Calculate to see your calories burned.
- Use Advanced mode if you want metric units or a different crying style.
Example
If you weigh 160 lb and cry for 25 minutes, then:
C = 160 * 25 * 0.0099 = 39.6
That gives you 39.6 calories burned.
Calories Burned Crying Chart
| Body Weight | 10 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 11.9 calories | 23.8 calories | 35.6 calories |
| 150 lb | 14.9 calories | 29.7 calories | 44.6 calories |
| 180 lb | 17.8 calories | 35.6 calories | 53.5 calories |
| 210 lb | 20.8 calories | 41.6 calories | 62.4 calories |
