Swimming Calorie Calculator
Free Swimming Calorie Calculator. Calculate calories burned while swimming based on weight and duration.
About This Calculator
Swimming is a full-body, low-impact workout that burns significant calories. Calculate your calorie burn and compare with other activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does swimming burn?
Swimming (8.0 MET) burns about 560 calories per hour for a 70kg person. A 30-minute swim burns about 280 calories. Vigorous swimming can burn 600-700 cal/hr.
Is swimming good for weight loss?
Swimming is excellent for weight loss as it's a full-body, low-impact workout. It burns 500-700 calories per hour, builds muscle, and improves cardiovascular health. The water resistance provides natural strength training.
Which swimming stroke burns most calories?
Butterfly burns the most (600-700 cal/hr), followed by freestyle/front crawl (500-600 cal/hr), breaststroke (400-500 cal/hr), and backstroke (350-450 cal/hr). Mixing strokes provides a balanced full-body workout.