Exercise MET Calculator
Convert relative oxygen uptake into metabolic equivalents and optionally estimate calories for a session.
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Enter your numbers, then select Calculate. Nothing is stored, sent, or transmitted.
- One conventional MET equals 3.5 milliliters of oxygen per kilogram per minute. MET value equals VO2 divided by 3.5.
- The conventional MET can misrepresent resting metabolism for some people. A calorie estimate based on METs should be treated as approximate.
- The calculation runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is stored, sent, or transmitted.
What does this exercise met calculator tell you?
Convert relative oxygen uptake into metabolic equivalents and optionally estimate calories for a session.
One conventional MET equals 3.5 milliliters of oxygen per kilogram per minute. MET value equals VO2 divided by 3.5.
How to use the result
Use the result as a consistent planning number. Record the inputs with the answer so a later comparison uses the same method.
Recalculate when the underlying inputs change. Avoid comparing results created with different units, measurement methods, or machine settings.
Where the number stops being useful
The conventional MET can misrepresent resting metabolism for some people. A calorie estimate based on METs should be treated as approximate.
What is the catch?
Check every entry and keep units consistent. When an input is uncertain, calculate a reasonable high and low case so you can see how much the answer depends on that number.
Nothing entered here is stored, sent, or transmitted. The calculation runs in your browser.
Common questions
What is one MET?
It is the conventional energy or oxygen use while sitting quietly, represented as 3.5 milliliters per kilogram per minute.
Do I need to enter body weight?
No. Weight and time are only needed for the optional calorie estimate.
This calculator gives an estimate for general information. It is not medical advice and does not account for your full health history. Read the health disclaimer.