Estimate calories from body weight and counted star jumps, or active time and an assumed easy, moderate or fast pace coefficient. These retained site coefficients are rough assumptions, not validated personal calorie measurements.
Star Jumps Calories Formula
Count-based estimate: multiply body weight in pounds by total star jumps, then multiply by 0.00133.
Time-based estimate: multiply body weight in pounds by workout time in minutes, then multiply by the pace factor. Use 0.053 for easy pace, 0.0665 for moderate pace, and 0.079 for fast pace.
Variables:
- SJC = calories burned from star jumps
- BW = body weight (lb)
- SJ = number of star jumps
- T = workout time (min)
- PF = pace factor
Choose counted jumps when you know repetitions, or active time when you tracked duration. The rep coefficient corresponds to the moderate time coefficient at an assumed cadence of 50 jumps/min. Actual pace and technique vary. The 2024 Adult Compendium lists vigorous calisthenics including jumping jacks at 7.5 MET; it does not validate these site-specific coefficients or every form of star jump.
How to Calculate Star Jumps Calories
- Enter your body weight in pounds or kilograms.
- Select the counted-jumps mode and enter a whole number of jumps.
- Or select active-time mode, choose duration units and an assumed pace coefficient. Exclude rest periods.
- Click Calculate to see calories burned in kcal.
Example
If you weigh 150 lb and do 100 star jumps:
Star Jumps Quick Facts
- Star jumps are a full-body cardio movement that trains the legs, shoulders, and core at the same time.
- The count-based model assumes 50 jumps per minute when compared with the moderate time-based model; it does not measure your actual cadence.
- At 150 lb, 50 star jumps burns about 10 calories.
- At 150 lb, 100 star jumps burns about 20 calories.
- At 150 lb, 500 star jumps burns about 100 calories.
FAQs About Star Jumps
What are star jumps?
Star jumps are a jumping movement where the feet and arms move out wide on the jump and return in on the landing. They raise heart rate quickly and are common in warm-ups, circuits, and conditioning work.
How many calories do 100 star jumps burn?
Using the assumed count-based formula, 100 star jumps burns about 16 calories at 120 lb, 20 calories at 150 lb, and 24 calories at 180 lb.
How many star jumps burn 100 calories?
Using this assumed model and rounding up to whole jumps, it takes 627 star jumps at 120 lb, 502 at 150 lb, or 418 at 180 lb to reach an estimated 100 kcal. This is not a personal exercise prescription.
What muscles do star jumps work?
Star jumps mainly work the calves, quads, glutes, shoulders, and core. They also challenge coordination and rhythm because the upper body and lower body move together.
Are star jumps good for conditioning?
Yes. Star jumps are useful for short cardio intervals, warm-ups, and bodyweight circuits because they combine repeated jumping with overhead arm movement.
