Enter your hockey playing time and body weight to calculate your calories burned doing hockey. A 180-lb person burns about 770 calories in 60 minutes of hockey at a typical pace.
Hockey Calories Burned Formula
Calories = BW(lbs) \times Time(min) \times Hockey\ Factor
Variables:
- Calories is the total calories burned
- BW(lbs) is body weight in pounds
- Time(min) is total hockey time in minutes
- Hockey Factor is 0.064 for recreational play, 0.071 for a typical pace, and 0.079 for competitive play
Hockey burns a high number of calories because skating keeps the legs working continuously while shifts add accelerations, stops, turns, and repeated bursts of effort.
Hockey Pace Factors
| Pace | Factor | 30 min at 180 lbs | 60 min at 180 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational / general play | 0.064 | 343 | 686 |
| Typical hockey pace | 0.071 | 386 | 771 |
| Competitive / fast pace | 0.079 | 429 | 858 |
How to Calculate Hockey Calories Burned
- Enter your hockey time in minutes.
- Enter your body weight in pounds.
- If you want more control, switch to Advanced and choose your hockey pace.
- Multiply body weight by time and the hockey factor.
- Read your calories burned and calories per hour.
Example: A 180-lb player skating for 90 minutes at a typical hockey pace burns about 1,157 calories. At a competitive pace, that rises to about 1,286 calories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does hockey burn in 30 minutes?
For a 180-lb player, hockey burns about 343 calories at a recreational pace, 386 calories at a typical pace, and 429 calories at a competitive pace.
Does body weight change calories burned in hockey?
Yes. At the same pace and time, a heavier player burns more calories because more body mass is being moved on the ice.
Should I use Basic or Advanced mode?
Use Basic for a quick result. Use Advanced if your session was clearly lighter or faster than a normal hockey pace.
Is hockey a high-calorie sport?
Yes. Many adults burn roughly 600 to 1,000 or more calories per hour in hockey, depending on body weight and pace.
