Calories Burned Elliptical Calculator - I measured 560 at 82kg
Y.W. Fung · 2026-05-24 · Apple Watch Ultra
560
kcal / hour
280
kcal / 30 min
560
kcal / 60 min
Compared with sitting ~80 kcal/h: +480 extra
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2026-05-24, 82kg, Apple Watch Ultra HR 142 avg. My reference for elliptical is 560 kcal per hour. 27°C with air-con, 7:15am at Tsuen Wan Gym. Much kinder on my knees than running.
MET 6.5 is the approximate equivalent of my 82kg rate, not a separate measurement. My 82kg reference is 560 kcal/hour. At 70kg, that's about 478. At 98kg, about 669. The formula (minutes × MET × 3.5 × kg) / 200 is reference only. USDA FoodData is used for food cost, not exercise burn.
What could 30 min cover? About 280 kcal, close to Lahmacun (290 kcal). I'd treat that as a comparison, not a reason to earn a meal.
Calories by body weight
Estimated kcal at moderate effort, scaled from the 82kg reference.
| Weight (lbs / kg) | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lbs (56.7kg) | 97 | 194 | 290 | 387 |
| 155 lbs (70.3kg) | 120 | 240 | 360 | 480 |
| 185 lbs (83.9kg) | 143 | 287 | 430 | 573 |
| 215 lbs (97.5kg) | 167 | 333 | 500 | 666 |
Questions I get
How much does elliptical burn in 30 minutes?
At my 82kg reference, 280 kcal. I'd adjust for your weight and effort above.
Would I burn the same amount at 70kg?
Probably not. The weight-scaled estimate is 478 kcal per hour, not a personal measurement.
Is the MET figure my actual Watch result?
No. MET 6.5 is an approximate equivalent of the 82kg rate, not another Watch measurement. I use 560 kcal/hour as the starting point.