Exercise MET Calculator
Calculate exact MET values and energy conversion from oxygen consumption
Input Parameters
Real-time calculation updates dynamically as you adjust inputs. Values remain strictly local on your device.
Energy Expenditure26.3 ml O₂/kg/min
563kcal
Equivalent to 450 MET-minutes
Burn Rate
9.4kcal/min
Hourly Burn
564kcal/hour
Clinical Responsibility Note: This calculation provides statistical estimations for informational and educational purposes only. It is not an individualized medical diagnosis or clinical prescription.
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Formula: Oxygen Consumption to MET Equivalence
1 MET = 3.5 ml O₂ / kg body mass / minute = 1.0 kcal / kg / hourFundamental physiological currency used by sports scientists and cardiologists.
Model Assumptions
- Resting baseline is standard 3.5 ml/kg/min
Variables & Standard Units
| Symbol | Physiological Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | Standard basal oxygen consumption at rest | dimensionless |
Scientific Limitations
- Older adults have slightly lower resting baseline (~2.6-3.0 ml/kg/min)
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Citations
2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET intensities (2011)
Ainsworth BE, Haskell WL, Herrmann SD, et al. (2011) — Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(8), 1575-1581
Key Finding: Defines Metabolic Equivalent of Task (1 MET = 3.5 ml O2/kg/min or 1 kcal/kg/hour) across hundreds of standardized physical activities.
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