Estimate cross trainer (elliptical) calories burned from your body weight in lb or kg and workout minutes, or use the machine’s average watts.
Cross Trainer Calories Burned Formula
The body weight and time option gives a fast calorie total. The machine watts option uses the watt reading from your machine.
Variables:
- C = total calories burned
- W = body weight in pounds
- T = workout time in minutes
- P = average machine power in watts
Use body weight and time for a quick result. Use machine watts when your cross trainer displays watts and you want a machine-based calorie total.
Calories Burned on a Cross Trainer in 15, 30, and 45 Minutes
The table below uses the same steady moderate pace as the body weight and time option.
| Body Weight | 15 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lb | 104 kcal | 209 kcal | 313 kcal |
| 155 lb | 129 kcal | 259 kcal | 388 kcal |
| 185 lb | 154 kcal | 309 kcal | 463 kcal |
| 215 lb | 179 kcal | 359 kcal | 538 kcal |
What is a Cross Trainer?
A cross trainer, also called an elliptical trainer, is a low-impact cardio machine that combines a stepping and gliding motion. It works the legs throughout the stride and can also involve the chest, back, shoulders, and arms when the moving handles are used.
How to Use the Calculator
- Select Body weight and time, or Machine watts if your machine shows watts.
- Enter your workout details.
- Click Calculate to see your calories burned.
What Affects Calories Burned?
- Body weight: Heavier users burn more calories per minute at the same pace.
- Workout length: Total calories rise directly as minutes increase.
- Resistance and cadence: Harder settings and faster strides increase output.
- Upper-body involvement: Using the moving handles adds more total work.
Example
A 180 lb person using body weight and time for 30 minutes burns 300.2 kcal. With machine watts, entering 180 lb, 30 minutes, and 150 watts gives 333.6 kcal.
