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Elliptical Calorie Calculator
Calories on the elliptical by resistance and time.
Results
- Calories in 30 min
- 315 kcal
MET formula
kcal = 9 × 70 × 0.50 h = 315
About 3 bananas (105 kcal each) of energy.
An elliptical burns about 270–600 calories per hour depending on resistance and body weight. The low-impact motion suits long steady sessions.
This calculator applies the MET for your effort level to your weight and time.
How to calculate elliptical calories
To calculate elliptical calories, multiply the effort MET by your weight and hours. Machine displays tend to read high.
Worked example: moderate effort (MET 7) for 30 minutes at 70 kg burns about 245 calories.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It burns comparable calories to jogging with less joint stress, which helps people train longer and more often.
No, they usually overstate by 15–25% because they assume a generic body weight. An equation estimate is closer.
About 35–45 minutes at moderate resistance for a 70 kg adult.
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.