Enter your weight and the duration of pumping to calculate the calories burned. This calculator uses the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for pumping to estimate the calories burned during the activity.

Calories Burned Pumping Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the calories burned while pumping.

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

Variables:

  • Calories Burned is the total calories burned during the pumping activity
  • MET is the Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which is a unit that estimates the energy used by the body during physical activity, compared to resting metabolism. For pumping, the average MET value is 2.8.
  • Weight in kg is the weight of the person performing the activity, converted from pounds to kilograms (1 pound = 0.453592 kg)
  • Duration in minutes is the time spent performing the pumping activity

To calculate the calories burned while pumping, multiply the MET value for pumping by 3.5, then multiply by the weight in kilograms, divide by 200, and finally multiply by the duration in minutes.

What is MET?

MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task. It is a physiological measure that expresses the energy cost of physical activities as multiples of the resting metabolic rate. One MET is defined as the energy it takes to sit quietly, which for the average adult is about 1 calorie per kilogram of weight per hour. Physical activities are assigned MET values to help estimate the calories burned during exercise.

How to Calculate Calories Burned Pumping?

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

  1. First, determine your weight in pounds and convert it to kilograms by dividing by 2.20462.
  2. Next, determine the duration of the pumping activity in minutes.
  3. Use the MET value for pumping, which is 2.8.
  4. Apply the formula to calculate the calories burned.
  5. 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

Duration = 30 minutes