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Cycling Calorie Calculator
Calories on a road or stationary bike from speed or resistance.
Results
- Calories in 45 min
- 420 kcal
- Distance
- 15.7 km (9.8 mi)
- Per mile
- 43 kcal
MET formula
kcal = 8 × 70 × 0.75 h
About 4 bananas (105 kcal each) of energy.
Cycling burns about 480–710 calories per hour at a moderate 13 mph, scaling with speed and body weight. Stationary effort levels map to the same MET scale.
This calculator handles both road speed and stationary resistance and adds a per-mile figure for outdoor rides.
How to calculate cycling calories
To calculate cycling calories, apply the MET for your speed or resistance to your weight and time. Wind and hills raise the real burn outdoors.
Worked example: 13 mph (MET 8) for 45 minutes at 80 kg burns about 480 calories.
Frequently asked questions
About 480–710 calories per hour at a moderate pace for a 70–80 kg rider, more at racing speeds.
Yes for calorie burn at matched effort. Road riding adds wind and terrain, which raise the burn for the same nominal speed.
About 45–60 minutes at a moderate pace for most adults, less at vigorous intensity.
Results are estimates based on population averages and are not medical advice. Consult a doctor or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) before making large changes to your diet, especially for deficits over 2 lb (0.9 kg) per week, during pregnancy or nursing, or for anyone under 18.