How to Use the Exercise Calorie Calculator
This calculator shows how long you need to exercise to burn off a specific food's calories. Enter the calorie count, your body weight in pounds, and the exercise type. Results use the MET formula: calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours).
Common Food Calorie Reference
A slice of pizza: ~280 kcal. A cheeseburger: ~500 kcal. A can of soda: ~150 kcal. A donut: ~300 kcal. French fries (medium): ~370 kcal.
Exercise Efficiency
Running burns about 2.5× more calories per minute than walking. Swimming and cycling are joint-friendly options that still burn significant calories. Even moderate exercise has compounding health benefits beyond calorie burn alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 250–300 kcal per slice. At 150 lbs, that's roughly 35–40 min of brisk walking or 20–25 min of running.
Yes — more body mass means more energy needed for the same movement. This calculator adjusts for your weight in every result.
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a standard measure of exercise intensity. Walking = 3.5 MET, running = 8–11 MET.