Calories Burned: Cycling (moderate)
Cycling (moderate) is a vigorous-intensity activity with a MET value of 6.8. A 155-lb (70 kg) person burns about 239 calories in 30 minutes and 478 in an hour. Adjust the weight and duration below for your exact number.
How to use this calculator
Cycling (moderate) is pre-selected. Set your body weight and how long you exercised, and the calorie estimate updates instantly. You can also switch to any of 40+ other activities using the category buttons.
Understanding your cycling (moderate) calorie burn
The estimate uses the MET formula: calories = MET × weight (kg) × hours. Cycling (moderate)'s MET of 6.8 means it burns 6.8× more energy than sitting at rest. It's classified as vigorous intensity — actual burn varies with your effort, fitness level, and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Calories burned: cycling (moderate) by weight and duration
Calorie burn scales directly with body weight — the same session costs a heavier person more energy because they are moving more mass. All figures use cycling (moderate)'s MET value of 6.8.
| Duration | 125 lbs | 155 lbs | 185 lbs | 215 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 96 cal | 120 cal | 143 cal | 166 cal |
| 30 min | 193 cal | 239 cal | 285 cal | 332 cal |
| 45 min | 289 cal | 359 cal | 428 cal | 497 cal |
| 60 min | 386 cal | 478 cal | 571 cal | 663 cal |
Common calorie targets
How long a 155-lb person needs to do cycling (moderate) to hit common burn targets:
- ·Burn 100 calories: about 13 minutes
- ·Burn 250 calories: about 31 minutes
- ·Burn 500 calories: about 63 minutes
How cycling (moderate) compares to other cycling activities
Same duration, same 155-lb person — only the intensity (MET) changes:
| Activity | MET | 30 min at 155 lbs |
|---|---|---|
| Cycling (moderate) | 6.8 | 239 cal |
| Cycling (casual) | 4 | 141 cal |
| Cycling (vigorous) | 10 | 352 cal |
| Stationary bike | 5.5 | 193 cal |
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Calories burned in other cycling activities
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