Enter the weight you want to lose and the constant 3500 into the calculator to determine the total calories needed to burn. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.

Lbs To Calories Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the amount of calories needed to burn to lose a certain amount of weight.

C = L * 3500

Variables:

  • C is the total calories needed to burn
  • L is the weight in pounds (lbs) that you want to lose

To calculate the total calories needed to burn, multiply the weight in pounds that you want to lose by 3500.

What is a Lbs To Calories?

Lbs to Calories is a conversion that is often used in the context of diet and exercise. It refers to the amount of calories that need to be burned in order to lose a certain amount of weight, typically measured in pounds (lbs). For example, it is often estimated that you need to burn about 3,500 calories to lose one pound of weight. This conversion can be used to help plan diets and exercise routines.

How to Calculate Lbs To Calories?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Lbs To Calories using the formula: C = L * 3500.


  1. First, determine the weight in pounds (lbs) that you want to lose (L).
  2. Next, multiply the weight in pounds (L) by 3500.
  3. Finally, calculate the total calories needed to burn (C).
  4. After inserting the weight in pounds (L) 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 in pounds (lbs) = 150