How do you convert METs To calories?
How do you convert METs To calories?
The formula to use is: METs x 3.5 x (your body weight in kilograms) / 200 = calories burned per minute. For example, say you weigh 160 pounds (approximately 73 kg) and you play singles tennis, which has a MET value of 8. The formula would work as follows: 8 x 3.5 x 73 / 200 = 10.2 calories per minute.
How many calories are in METs?
Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) – One MET equals 1 calorie per kilogram of body weight per hour. One MET is equivalent to the amount of energy a person would expend sitting quietly and doing nothing. MET values for a long list of activities can be found in the Compendium of Physical Activities.
How much is 4 METs of activity?
4 METs = Can walk up a flight of steps or a hill or walk on level ground at 3 to 4 mph. >10 METs = Can participate in strenuous sports such as swimming, singles tennis, football, basketball, and skiing.
How do you calculate METs?
MET is a number that indicates the relative rate at which you burn calories during an activity. Sitting quietly has an MET of 1. Measure your heart rate during an activity and divide by your maximum heart rate, which is 220 minus your age. Then multiply by 100.
