Enter your weight and the duration of your surfing session into the calculator to estimate the number of calories you have burned. This tool is useful for surfers looking to track their fitness progress or manage their weight.
Surfing Calories Burned Formula
The formula used to estimate the calories burned while surfing is based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for surfing and the duration of the activity:
Calories Burned = MET * Weight (kg) * Time (hrs)
Variables:
- MET is the metabolic equivalent of task, which is 3.0 for surfing.
- Weight is the weight of the individual in kilograms (to convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.20462).
- Time is the duration of the surfing session in hours (to convert minutes to hours, divide by 60).
To estimate the calories burned, convert your weight to kilograms, convert the time surfed to hours, and then apply the formula.
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 cost of sitting quietly, and is equivalent to a caloric consumption of 1 kcal/kg/hour. Activities with higher MET values burn more calories than those with lower MET values.
How to Calculate Calories Burned Surfing?
Follow these steps to calculate the calories burned during a surfing session:
- Enter your weight in pounds.
- Enter the duration of your surfing session in minutes.
- Use the calculator to compute the calories burned.
- The calculator will convert your weight to kilograms and the time to hours before applying the formula.
- Review the calculated number of calories burned.
Example Problem:
Let’s say you weigh 150 pounds and you surfed for 90 minutes. Here’s how you would calculate the calories burned:
Weight in kg = 150 / 2.20462 = 68.04 kg
Time in hours = 90 / 60 = 1.5 hours
Calories Burned = 3.0 MET * 68.04 kg * 1.5 hrs = 306.18 calories
