Calories Burned Stationary Cycling (Moderate Effort) Calculator
Cardio & Gym · MET 6.8
Stationary Cycling (Moderate Effort) has a MET value of 6.8, meaning it uses about 6.8 times the energy your body burns at rest. A 155 lb (70 kg) adult burns roughly 250 kcal in 30 minutes at moderate intensity.
Your calorie burn
Calories burned
250
30 min · MET 6.8 · 154 lbs
The MET formula explained
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task. One MET equals the oxygen your body consumes sitting still — about 3.5 ml per kilogram of body weight per minute. An activity rated 6.8 METs uses 6.8 times that amount.
Calories burned = Duration (minutes) × (MET × 3.5 × Weight in kg) ÷ 200
Imperial weights are converted to kilograms automatically (1 kg = 2.205 lbs). Intensity scales the MET value: low ×0.75, moderate ×1.0, high ×1.3.
Calories burned stationary cycling (moderate effort) by body weight
| Body weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lbs (57 kg) | 101 kcal | 202 kcal | 304 kcal | 405 kcal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg) | 125 kcal | 251 kcal | 376 kcal | 502 kcal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 150 kcal | 300 kcal | 449 kcal | 599 kcal |
| 215 lbs (98 kg) | 174 kcal | 348 kcal | 522 kcal | 696 kcal |