Calories Burned Biking Calculator

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The calories burned biking calculator estimates calories burned during cycling based on exercise METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) and other factors.

Cycling and Our Health

Cycling is one of the best ways to improve overall health and maintain a regular heartbeat. It allows you to breathe fresh air, reduces stress and anxiety, and supports mental well-being.

Cycling benefits your health in several ways:

Boosts muscle strength and flexibility
Improves joint mobility and endurance
Relaxes the nervous system
Makes losing weight easier
Supports healthy systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Enhances lung function
Strengthens immunity

It’s important to maintain the right speed and intensity to burn the desired number of calories. Beginners may find long cycling sessions challenging. To avoid fatigue or overexertion, use a cycling calorie calculator to track your energy expenditure.

How Many Calories Does Biking Burn?

A person weighing 180 pounds cycling at an average speed of 12 mph burns approximately 46 calories per mile, or around 550 calories per hour at the same speed.

Several factors affect calories burned while biking, including:

Body weight
Gender
Age
Trip duration
Road conditions
Speed
Type of bicycle

Below are approximate calories burned while biking at different speeds and weights:

Speed	140 lbs	160 lbs	180 lbs
10 mph	414	473	533
12 mph	481	550	619
14 mph	601	687	773
16 mph	735	840	945
18 mph	855	977	1100
20 mph	1002	1145	1289
22 mph	1096	1252	1409

You can find the calories burned for various ages and weights using the calories burned biking calculator. It helps you decide the duration and intensity of your cycling sessions based on your goals.

Cycling and Other Outdoor Activities

People enjoy outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, horse riding, and wood chopping. The table below shows the calories burned during different activities, assuming a body weight of 180 lbs.

Activity	MET	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
Cycling	4.8	103	206	309	411
Hiking	4.8	103	206	309	411
Horse Riding	3.2	69	137	206	274
Riding eBike	2.8	60	120	180	240
Wood-Chopping	3.2	69	137	206	274

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) of Various Activities

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) estimates calories burned during specific activities. Research by the American Council on Exercise provides MET values for a range of activities, including cycling.

Activity	Specific Motion	METs
Bicycling	Mountain, competitive, racing	16
Bicycling	Yoga, Power	4
Conditioning Exercise	Stretching, mild	2.3
Dancing	Ballet, modern, jazz, general, rehearsal, or class	5
Dancing	Aerobic dance wearing 10–15 lb weights	10
Home Activities	Cleaning, sweeping carpets or floors, general	3.3
Home Activities	Cleaning, heavy or major (washing car, windows, garage), moderate effort	3.5

Cycling is one of the best relaxing exercises to keep your body healthy and mind sharp.

How to Lose Weight by Cycling

If you want to become slimmer, fitter, or lighter, cycling is an efficient and enjoyable way to lose weight. It’s a relaxing exercise that improves fitness while burning calories. To manage your time and intensity, try the calories burned cycling calculator. Consider the following tips for effective weight loss: