Enter your body weight and study time to calculate your calories burned studying. A 150 lb person burns about 95 to 110 calories per hour during most seated study sessions.
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Calories Burned Studying Formula
The calculator uses body weight, study time, and a study factor tied to the type of studying you choose.
C = W * T * F
Variables:
- C = calories burned
- W = body weight
- T = study time in minutes
- F = study factor
Basic mode uses a standard seated-study factor. In that mode, the factor is 0.0107 for pounds and 0.0236 for kilograms. Advanced mode changes the factor for reading, typing, writing, light lab work, or standing presentation.
How to Calculate Calories Burned Studying
- Enter your body weight.
- Enter your study time.
- Use Basic for standard seated study or Advanced to choose a study style.
- Click Calculate to see total calories burned and calories per hour.
Calories Burned Studying Per Hour
Standard seated study calories burned per hour:
| Body Weight | Calories Burned Per Hour |
|---|---|
| 120 lb | 77 |
| 150 lb | 96 |
| 180 lb | 116 |
| 200 lb | 129 |
Study Style Comparison
At 150 lb, calories burned per hour are about:
| Study Style | Calories Burned Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Standard seated study | 96 |
| Sitting and reading | 93 |
| Computer work / typing | 107 |
| Writing / note-taking | 129 |
| Light lab work | 143 |
| Standing presentation / teaching | 164 |
What Changes Calories Burned While Studying?
- Body weight: Higher body weight raises calories burned per hour.
- Study time: Longer sessions raise total calories burned.
- Study style: Reading and quiet computer work burn less than writing, lab work, or standing.
Example
A person who weighs 150 lb and studies for 2 hours in Basic mode burns 192.9 calories.
