Estimate calories burned playing tennis from body weight, time, and doubles, singles, or fast-singles intensity.
Calories Burned Playing Tennis Formula or Method
The estimate multiplies body weight in pounds by minutes played and the selected tennis activity factor.
How the Calculation Works
The calculator applies the displayed relationship or published lookup directly to the visible required inputs and reports one defined result with supporting details.
How to Use This Calculator
- Keep the listed result selected in the Solve for menu.
- Enter or select every visible required input.
- Select Calculate and review the primary result, supporting values, and steps.
- Use Reset before starting a new sample.
Worked Example
At 180 lb for 60 minutes of singles, 180 × 60 × 0.0579 is about 625 kcal.
Input and Result Guide
| Item | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Doubles | Factor 0.0397 for typical doubles movement. |
| Singles | Factor 0.0579 for standard singles. |
| Fast singles | Factor 0.0635 for a harder continuous pace. |
Interpreting the Result
Keep the sport, record scope, equipment setup, units, and source definitions consistent when comparing results.
Assumptions and Limitations
Calorie expenditure varies with movement, rally length, rest, fitness, age, and environmental conditions; this is a population estimate.
Common Questions
Why is there only one Solve for option?
This tool has one defined output. The selector keeps the page consistent with Calculator Academy’s standard calculator layout.
Will my last successful calculation be restored?
Yes. The calculator saves enabled source values and the successful result in this browser. Reset clears that saved state.
Sources
Retained Calculator Academy activity factors aligned with Compendium-style MET estimates for tennis intensities.