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StairMaster Calorie Calculator
Calories and floors climbed on the StairMaster.
Results
- Calories in 30 min
- 280 kcal
- Floors climbed
- 131 floors
MET formula
kcal = 8.0 × 70 × 0.50 h
One floor is about 16 steps; the StairMaster is weight-bearing, so it burns more than cycling.
The StairMaster burns about 400–800 calories per hour depending on level and body weight. Stair climbing is weight-bearing, so it burns more than seated cardio.
This calculator maps machine level to a MET and counts the floors you climb.
How to calculate StairMaster calories
To calculate StairMaster calories, apply the level's MET to your weight and hours. Higher levels raise both step rate and burn.
Worked example: level 5 (MET 8) for 20 minutes at 70 kg burns about 187 calories.
Frequently asked questions
About 400–800 calories per hour. As a weight-bearing activity it burns more than cycling at matched effort.
Yes. It burns high calories and builds lower-body strength, which raises resting metabolism over time.
About 40–80 floors in 20–30 minutes is a solid session for most people.
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.