Jump Rope Calorie Calculator

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This free jump rope calorie calculator helps you estimate the ideal number of macros burned during different types of jumping rope workouts.

How Does This Jump Rope Calorie Calculator Work?

Follow the simple instructions below to use this jump rope calorie calculator effectively:

Input:

Start by entering your current age
Next, choose your gender from the dropdown menu
Enter your height in feet and inches, then select your jump rope activity intensity
Finally, input your jumping duration along with your current body weight in the given fields
Click the “Calculate” button to proceed

Output:

This online skipping rope calories burned calculator provides the following results:

Estimated rate of calories burned while jumping rope
Total number of calories burned
Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET)

What are Calories?

Calories represent the energy required by the body to maintain warmth and carry out essential daily functions.

Simply put, calories are vital for survival. Every bodily process—such as eating, digestion, circulation, and movement—depends on energy from calories. Managing calorie intake properly helps keep your body active and healthy.

How Many Calories Does Jumping Rope Burn?

Each physical activity uses a specific formula to estimate calorie expenditure. Similarly, the following equation is used to determine the calories burned while jumping rope:

Calories Burned Per Minute = (MET x Body Weight In Kg x 3.5) ÷ 200

This same formula is applied by our free jump rope calorie calculator to ensure accurate results.

What is MET?

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures the amount of energy your body expends during a specific activity over a set period of time.

Example:

For example, if a person has a MET value of 1, it indicates the minimum energy the body uses while at rest, even when digestion is minimal.

MET Chart:

Type of Activity	MET	Calories Burned
Rope jumping, slow pace, < 100 skips/min, 2 foot skip, rhythm bounce	8.8	630
Rope jumping, moderate pace, 100-120 skips/min, general, 2 foot skip, plain bounce	11.8	845
Rope skipping, general	12.3	881
Rope jumping, fast pace, 120-160 skips/min	12.3	881

This online jump rope calorie calculator also allows you to estimate calories burned based on your body weight and workout intensity.

Practical Example:

Reshael performs a jump rope workout with a MET value of 35. If his body weight is 65 kg, how many calories does he burn per minute while skipping rope?

Solution without using a jump rope calorie calculator:

We use the standard formula:

Calories Burned Per Minute = (MET x Body Weight In Kg x 3.5) ÷ 200

Calories Burned Per Minute = (35 x 65 x 3.5) ÷ 200

Calories Burned Per Minute = 7962.5 ÷ 200

Calories Burned Per Minute = 39.81 calories per minute

This is the final result, which can also be verified using our online jump rope calorie calculator.

How Does Your Weight Impact The Number of Calories Burned Jumping Rope?

A person’s weight directly affects the calories burned. For instance, a person weighing 300 pounds can burn approximately 878 calories while skipping at 120-160 jumps per minute over a 30-minute session.

Time (Min)	Weight (Pounds)
	120	140	160	180	200	220	240
5	56	66	75	84	94	103	112
10	112	131	150	169	187	206	225
15	169	197	225	253	281	309	337
30	337	393	450	506	562	618	674
45	506	590	674	759	843	927	1012
60	674	787	899	1012	1124	1236	1349

How Many Calories Do You Burn Every 100, 200, 500, or 1000 Skips?

Calories burned from skipping rope are directly proportional to the number of jumps performed. The table below shows estimated caloric burn for different numbers of jumps, based on standard exercise routines. Let’s take a closer look!

Weight	Total Skips
	100	200	500	1000
120	11	22	56	112
140	13	26	66	131
160	15	30	75	150
180	17	34	84	169
200	19	37	94	187
220	21	41	103	206
240	22	45	112	225

Caloric Burn When Skipping Rope Faster:

Weight	Total Skips
	<120	100-200	120+
120	84	112	117
140	98	131	137
160	112	150	156
180	126	169	176
200	140	187	195
220	154	206	215
240	168	225	234

Jumping Ropes vs Walking, Running, Stationary Bike and Jumping Jack:

Jumping rope can burn roughly twice the calories compared to walking or running because it engages more muscle groups simultaneously. More muscles activated means higher calorie expenditure, which you can calculate using this jump rope calorie calculator.

For convenience, the table below lists several common workouts along with their MET values and estimated energy expenditure:

Workouts	Intensity	Met	1 Minute	30 Minutes
Walking	4.0 mph Very brisk pace	5.0	7 kcal	196 kcal
Running	6 mph	9.8	13 kcal	385 kcal
Cycling Stationary	101-160 watts Vigorous effort	8.8	12 kcal	346 kcal
Elliptical trainer	Moderate effort	5.0	7 kcal	196 kcal
Jumping jacks	Vigorous effort	8.0	10 kcal	314 kcal
Jumping rope	Moderate pace	11.8	15 kcal	464 kcal

FAQs

How Many Calories Is 500 Jump Ropes?

Performing 500 jumps can burn approximately 70-100 calories. You can verify this using the skipping calories calculator.

How Many Calories Does 1000 Jump Ropes Burn?

1000 jumps generally burn around 170 calories in 10 minutes. Keep in mind that your body weight affects the total calories burned—heavier individuals burn more.

How Many Calories Does 30 Minutes of Jump Rope Burn?

On average, a person burns between 315-580 calories during a 30-minute jump rope session.

What Burns More Calories — Running or Jumping Rope?

Both running and jumping rope burn similar amounts of calories. However, exercise intensity plays a major role in determining total caloric expenditure.

References:

From the source of Wikipedia: Skipping rope, Techniques, Health effects, Types of jump ropes