Enter your weight and the duration of your ping pong session into the calculator to estimate the number of calories you have burned.
Ping Pong Calories Burned Formula
The formula to estimate the calories burned while playing ping pong is:
Calories Burned = ((Weight in pounds * MET value) / 2.2) * (Duration in minutes / 60)
Variables:
- Weight is your body weight in pounds.
- MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for ping pong is 4.0.
- Duration is the length of the ping pong session in minutes.
To calculate the calories burned, multiply your weight in pounds by the MET value for ping pong, divide by 2.2 to convert to kilograms, and then multiply by the duration of the activity in hours.
What is MET?
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which is a unit used to estimate the amount of energy used by the body during physical activity, as compared to resting metabolism. One MET is defined as the energy it takes to sit quietly. For the average adult, this is about one calorie per every 2.2 pounds of body weight per hour; hence, the MET value of an activity can help in calculating the calories burned during that activity.
How to Calculate Calories Burned Playing Ping Pong?
Follow these steps to calculate the calories burned during a ping pong session:
- Enter your weight in pounds.
- Enter the duration of your ping pong session in minutes.
- Use the MET value for ping pong (4.0) in the formula.
- Calculate the calories burned.
- Compare your result with the calculator above to verify your calculation.
Example Problem:
Let’s say you weigh 150 pounds and you play ping pong for 30 minutes. Using the formula:
Calories Burned = ((150 * 4.0) / 2.2) * (30 / 60) = 136.36 calories burned (rounded to two decimal places)
