Cycling Calories Burned Calculator

Weight:

Cycling Activity Type:

Time of the Activity:

Total Calories Burned: Energy Burned per Hour: Weight Loss (kg): Weight Loss (lb):

1. What is the Cycling Calories Burned Calculator?

Definition: This calculator estimates the calories burned during various cycling activities, such as mountain biking, road cycling, and stationary biking, based on your weight, cycling type, and duration.

Purpose: It assists cyclists in tracking energy expenditure, optimizing rides for fitness, commuting, or competition, and managing weight through cycling-specific calorie calculations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \text{MET} \times \text{Weight (kg)} \times \text{Time (hours)} \]

Where:

\( \text{MET} \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (specific to cycling intensity)
\( \text{Weight} \) — Your body weight in kilograms
\( \text{Time} \) — Duration of the cycling activity in hours

Additional Calculations:

Energy per hour: \( \text{MET} \times \text{Weight (kg)} \)
Weight loss: \( \text{Calories} \div 7700 \) (kg) or \( \text{Calories} \div 3500 \) (lb)
Calories per 5 minutes: Average rate based on total calories and time

3. Why Calculate Calories Burned from Cycling?

Details: Cycling is a versatile exercise ranging from leisurely rides to intense races, offering significant calorie-burning potential. Tracking calorie burn helps cyclists tailor their routines for endurance, speed, or weight loss goals.

4. Using the Cycling Calculator

Tips: Input your weight (kg or lb), select a cycling activity (e.g., mountain biking, stationary cycling, leisure ride), and enter the duration (hours and minutes). Results show total calories, hourly rate, weight loss, and a breakdown of calories burned every 5 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How accurate is the Cycling Calories Burned Calculator?

The calculator uses MET values from scientific studies, providing a reliable estimate. However, factors like terrain, wind resistance, and individual fitness may slightly alter actual calorie burn.

Does cycling speed affect calorie burn?

Yes, faster speeds increase MET values (e.g., >20 mph racing at 16.8 METs vs. leisure at 5.5 mph at 3.5 METs), leading to higher calorie expenditure due to greater effort.

Can this calculator be used for stationary cycling?

Yes, it includes options like "Bicycling, stationary, >325 watts" (16.3 METs) and "RPM/Spin bike class" (9.0 METs), tailored to indoor cycling intensities.

How does terrain impact calorie burn?

Challenging terrains like mountain uphill (14.0 METs) or dirt roads (5.8 METs) increase energy expenditure compared to flat road cycling due to added resistance.

Why do e-bikes burn fewer calories with high support?

E-bikes with high electronic support (4.0 METs) reduce pedaling effort compared to no support (6.8 METs), lowering the MET value and calorie burn.