Estimate calories burned while golfing by body weight, duration or holes, and play style, including carrying clubs, using a push cart, riding, or practice.
Golf Calories Formula
The golf calories calculator uses body weight, golf time, and play style. In the advanced tab, golf time is built from holes played and average minutes per hole.
- C = calories burned
- BW = body weight
- H = golf time in hours
- GF = golf factor based on play style and weight unit
Golf Factors Used in the Calculator
| Play Style | Factor if Weight Is in lb | Factor if Weight Is in kg |
|---|---|---|
| Walking the course / carry clubs | 2.29 per lb per hour | 5.04 per kg per hour |
| Walk with a push cart | 2.05 per lb per hour | 4.52 per kg per hour |
| Ride in a cart | 1.67 per lb per hour | 3.68 per kg per hour |
For a 180-lb golfer, that works out to roughly 412 calories per hour walking and carrying clubs, 369 calories per hour with a push cart, and 300 calories per hour riding in a cart.
Advanced Time Formula
If you use the advanced tab, golf time is calculated from holes played and average minutes per hole.
- N = holes played
- M = average minutes per hole
Example Calculations
Basic example: A golfer weighs 180 lb, plays for 4 hours, and walks the course.
Advanced example: A golfer weighs 180 lb, plays 18 holes, averages 13 minutes per hole, and uses a push cart.
Sample Golf Calorie Burns
| Body Weight | 2 Hours Walking | 2 Hours Cart | 4 Hours Walking | 4 Hours Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 686 kcal | 500 kcal | 1,372 kcal | 1,000 kcal |
| 180 lb | 823 kcal | 600 kcal | 1,646 kcal | 1,200 kcal |
| 210 lb | 960 kcal | 700 kcal | 1,920 kcal | 1,400 kcal |
Quick Golf Time Guide
| Round | Average Minutes per Hole | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9 holes | 12 | 1.80 hours |
| 9 holes | 14 | 2.10 hours |
| 18 holes | 13 | 3.90 hours |
| 18 holes | 15 | 4.50 hours |
What Raises Golf Calorie Burn?
- Walking instead of riding: More total movement across the round.
- Carrying clubs instead of using a push cart: More load over the same distance.
- Longer rounds: More time on the course means more calories burned.
- Faster pace: Less standing and more continuous movement.
- Hillier courses: Elevation adds work to each hole.
