Cardio · Calorie burn
🏃Calories burned sprinting
A 155 lb person burns about 517 calories doing sprinting for 30 minutes — roughly 1034 calories per hour.
Calories burned by weight & time
| Body weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lb | 208 | 417 | 625 | 833 |
| 155 lb | 258 | 517 | 775 | 1034 |
| 185 lb | 308 | 617 | 925 | 1234 |
| 215 lb | 358 | 717 | 1075 | 1434 |
MET value: 14. Estimates use the standard MET formula and will vary with intensity, fitness and terrain.
Frequently asked
How many calories does sprinting burn?
Sprinting burns roughly 517 calories in 30 minutes (about 1034 per hour) for a 155 lb person. Heavier bodies and higher intensity burn more.
How is calorie burn for sprinting calculated?
We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) method: calories per minute = MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200. Sprinting has a MET value of about 14. This is the same approach used by the Compendium of Physical Activities.
Does sprinting burn enough to lose weight?
Exercise helps, but weight loss is driven mostly by total energy balance. Sprinting contributes 517–1034 calories per session — useful, but a small change in what you eat usually moves the needle faster. Tracking both sides is the point.
Both sides of the equation.
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