Enter your weight and the duration of roller skating into the calculator to estimate the number of calories you burn. This calculator uses the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for roller skating to provide an approximation of calories burned.

Roller Skating Calories Burned Formula

The formula used to estimate the calories burned while roller skating is:

Calories Burned = (MET * Weight in kg * 3.5) / 200 * Time in minutes

Variables:

  • MET is the metabolic equivalent of task, which is 7.0 for roller skating.
  • Weight is the weight of the person in kilograms.
  • Time is the duration of the roller skating activity in minutes.

To estimate the calories burned, first convert the weight from pounds to kilograms, then multiply the MET value by the weight in kilograms and by 3.5, divide by 200, and finally multiply by the duration of the activity in minutes.

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, which for the average adult is about 1 calorie per kilogram of weight per hour. Activities have MET values assigned to them based on how much energy they require. Roller skating has a MET value of 7.0, indicating it is a moderate to vigorous activity.

How to Calculate Calories Burned Roller Skating?

Follow these steps to calculate the calories burned while roller skating:

  1. Enter your weight in pounds.
  2. Enter the duration of your roller skating session in minutes.
  3. Use the formula provided to calculate the calories burned.
  4. Check your result with the calculator above for a quick estimate.

Example Problem:

Let’s say you weigh 150 pounds and you roller skate for 30 minutes. Here’s how you would calculate the calories burned:

First, convert your weight to kilograms: 150 pounds / 2.20462 = 68 kg

Then, use the formula with a MET value of 7.0 for roller skating:

Calories Burned = (7.0 * 68 kg * 3.5) / 200 * 30 minutes = 413 calories