Burpee Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories burned from burpees using weight and burpee count. Free online calculator with instant results, per-burpee calories, and charts for fitness tracking.
About This Calculator
The Burpee Calorie Calculator helps you estimate the total calories burned during your burpee workouts. Whether you are a beginner starting your fitness journey or an advanced athlete tracking your training metrics, this tool provides accurate calorie estimates based on your body weight and the number of burpees performed.
Burpees are a high-intensity full-body exercise that combines a squat, plank, push-up, and jump into one explosive movement. They engage your legs, core, chest, shoulders, and arms simultaneously, making them one of the most efficient exercises for calorie burning and cardiovascular conditioning.
How the formula works
The calculator uses the standard formula: Calories = (Weight in lbs / 150) × 0.5 × Number of Burpees. The value 0.5 represents the average calories burned per burpee for a 150 lb person. Your weight is first converted from kilograms to pounds (1 kg = 2.20462 lbs), then the bodyweight factor adjusts the calorie estimate proportionally. Heavier individuals burn more calories per burpee because they expend more energy moving a larger body mass.
Regional notes
India (IN): Weight is commonly measured in kilograms. The calculator accepts kg input and automatically converts to pounds for the formula. For a 70 kg person, 100 burpees burn approximately 115 kcal.
United States (US): While pounds are common, this calculator accepts kg for consistency. A 154 lb (70 kg) person doing 100 burpees burns about 115 kcal. Burpees are popular in CrossFit, HIIT classes, and military training programs across the US.
United Kingdom (UK): As in India, weight is typically measured in stone or kg. A 11 stone (70 kg) person will burn approximately 115 kcal from 100 burpees. Burpees are commonly used in circuit training and boot camp style classes throughout the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does one burpee burn?
One burpee burns approximately 0.5 calories on average for a 150 lb (68 kg) person. The actual number depends on your body weight — heavier individuals burn more calories per burpee. Use the formula: (weight in lbs / 150) x 0.5 x number of burpees.
How do I calculate calories burned from burpees?
Use the formula: Calories = (Weight in lbs / 150) x 0.5 x Number of Burpees. First convert your weight to pounds (1 kg = 2.20462 lbs), then multiply the bodyweight factor by 0.5 and the number of burpees performed.
Are burpees good for weight loss?
Yes, burpees are an excellent full-body exercise for weight loss. They combine strength training and cardio, burning significant calories while building muscle. A 70 kg person can burn approximately 100-150 calories doing 100 burpees depending on intensity.
How many burpees should I do per day?
Start with 20-50 burpees per day if you are a beginner, and work up to 100-200 as your fitness improves. Listen to your body and ensure proper form to prevent injury. Doing burpees every day is not recommended — include rest days and variety in your workout routine.
What is the MET value of burpees?
Burpees have an estimated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value of approximately 8.0, which classifies them as a vigorous-intensity exercise. This means burpees burn about 8 times more calories than resting, making them one of the most efficient bodyweight exercises for calorie burning.
Do burpees build muscle?
Yes, burpees build muscle across multiple muscle groups including legs, glutes, core, chest, shoulders, and triceps. The push-up component targets the upper body while the squat and jump work the lower body. However, for significant muscle growth, supplement burpees with targeted strength training exercises.
How does the burpee calorie formula compare to MET-based calculation?
The per-burpee formula (weight/150 x 0.5 x N) gives similar results to the MET-based formula (MET x weight in kg x hours) when using MET=8.0 for burpees. A 70 kg person doing 100 burpees in about 5 minutes burns ~115 kcal by the per-burpee formula and ~47 kcal by MET formula for 5 minutes, but the MET calculation assumes continuous activity — burpees done at a slower pace have a lower effective MET. The per-burpee formula is more practical for counting actual reps.
Do different burpee variations affect calorie burn?
Yes, burpee variations affect calorie burn. Full burpees with a push-up and jump burn more calories than half burpees or squat thrusts. Adding a tuck jump or using a weighted vest increases intensity and calorie expenditure. A faster pace also significantly increases energy expenditure per minute.