Cycling Calories Calculator
Estimate calories burned while biking from MET intensity or average cycling power, with kcal, kJ, MET equivalent and hourly burn.
Speed ranges are only a MET-selection guide; the estimate uses time, body weight and selected intensity.
Hourly burn
Food equivalent
Reference scale only, not advice to earn food.
| Food | kcal/serving | Equivalent servings |
|---|---|---|
| Banana | 105 | 10.7 |
| Energy gel | 100 | 11.3 |
| Chocolate bar 25 g | 135 | 8.3 |
| Sandwich | 250 | 4.5 |
| Big Mac | 540 | 2.1 |
| Pizza slice | 285 | 3.9 |
Estimate calories burned biking
English cycling-calorie intent usually expects a quick calories-burned estimate from body weight, ride duration and either intensity or measured average power.
weight is body weight in kilograms for the MET estimate.
MET vs power
- Use intensity mode when you do not have a power meter.
- Use power mode for smart trainers, indoor bikes or power-meter rides.
- Treat food equivalents as scale context, not diet advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources and References
- Calories Burned Biking CalculatorCalculator.net
- Bicycling MET valuesCompendium of Physical Activities
- What do kcal and kJ mean on the Stages Indoor Console?Stages Cycling Support
Calculations are based on the listed reference sources. Links open in a new tab.
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