Cardio · Calorie burn
🚴Calories burned cycling
A 155 lb person burns about 277 calories doing cycling for 30 minutes — roughly 554 calories per hour.
Calories burned by weight & time
| Body weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lb | 112 | 223 | 335 | 447 |
| 155 lb | 138 | 277 | 415 | 554 |
| 185 lb | 165 | 330 | 496 | 661 |
| 215 lb | 192 | 384 | 576 | 768 |
MET value: 7.5. Estimates use the standard MET formula and will vary with intensity, fitness and terrain.
Frequently asked
How many calories does cycling burn?
Cycling burns roughly 277 calories in 30 minutes (about 554 per hour) for a 155 lb person. Heavier bodies and higher intensity burn more.
How is calorie burn for cycling calculated?
We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) method: calories per minute = MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200. Cycling has a MET value of about 7.5. This is the same approach used by the Compendium of Physical Activities.
Does cycling burn enough to lose weight?
Exercise helps, but weight loss is driven mostly by total energy balance. Cycling contributes 277–554 calories per session — useful, but a small change in what you eat usually moves the needle faster. Tracking both sides is the point.
Both sides of the equation.
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