Estimate calories burned jumping on a trampoline from your body weight and jumping time, using typical recreational or competitive intensity values.
Trampoline Jumping Calories Formula
Use this simplified MET convention to estimate gross energy, including the resting-energy component:
- C = estimated gross energy (kcal), including resting energy
- W = body weight (kg); convert lb to kg by multiplying by 0.45359237
- T = time at the selected average MET (minutes)
- M = selected metabolic-equivalent (MET) value
The 2024 Adult Compendium lists recreational trampoline at 6.3 MET and competitive trampoline at 10.3 MET. Its adult population reference covers non-disabled adults aged 19–59 without significant conditions affecting energy expenditure. Custom MET values require an appropriate source; 3.5, 6 and 8 are not used here as current trampoline intensity bands. The calculator consistently uses 1 MET ≈ 1 kcal/kg/hour. The alternative oxygen-based formula MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200 kcal/min is 5% higher and is not mixed with this convention.
How many calories do you burn jumping on a trampoline?
The MET model scales estimated gross energy with body weight, duration and the chosen average MET. Presets describe population-average activities, not a measurement of your jumping pace or metabolism. Include rest periods when choosing a session-average MET; an individual result can differ substantially from this estimate.
| Body weight | Recreational (6.3 MET) | Competitive (10.3 MET) | Custom example (6 MET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 7.14 kcal/min | 11.68 kcal/min | 6.80 kcal/min |
| 180 lb | 8.57 kcal/min | 14.02 kcal/min | 8.16 kcal/min |
| 200 lb | 9.53 kcal/min | 15.57 kcal/min | 9.07 kcal/min |
How to Calculate Trampoline Jumping Calories
Example: use 200 lb, 30 minutes and the recreational trampoline preset of 6.3 MET. Body weight converts to 90.718474 kg.
C ≈ MET × weight (kg) × time (min) ÷ 60
C ≈ 6.3 × 90.718474 × 30 ÷ 60
C ≈ 285.76 kcal of gross energy
30-Minute Trampoline Jumping Totals
- 150 lb at recreational 6.3 MET: 214.32 kcal gross
- 180 lb at recreational 6.3 MET: 257.19 kcal gross
- 200 lb at recreational 6.3 MET: 285.76 kcal gross
FAQ
Is trampoline jumping good cardio?
The Adult Compendium classifies recreational and competitive trampoline as physical activities with different population-average MET values. The suitability and intensity of a workout depend on the person and activity; this calculator does not measure cardiovascular benefit or impact.
What changes calorie burn the most?
In this model, gross energy scales directly with body weight, time and the selected average MET. Actual energy use also varies with the individual and rest periods. The output includes resting energy and is not a dietary calorie-deficit estimate.
How many calories does 15 minutes of trampoline jumping burn?
Using the recreational 6.3 MET preset and this simplified convention, 15 minutes gives approximately 107.16 kcal gross at 150 lb, 128.59 kcal gross at 180 lb, and 142.88 kcal gross at 200 lb. These are model estimates.
