Calories Burned
Calories Burned Cooking
Cooking involves standing, chopping, stirring, and moving around the kitchen. While not intense exercise, it burns more calories than sedentary activities.
Calculate Your Burn
Estimated Calories Burned
88
kcal in 30 min of cooking
Pro Tip
Stand while prepping ingredients rather than sitting. Batch cooking sessions that last 1-2 hours can add up to a meaningful calorie burn.
Quick Reference: Cooking Calories by Duration
| Duration | 60 kg | 70 kg | 80 kg | 90 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 38 kcal | 44 kcal | 50 kcal | 56 kcal |
| 30 min | 75 kcal | 88 kcal | 100 kcal | 113 kcal |
| 45 min | 113 kcal | 131 kcal | 150 kcal | 169 kcal |
| 60 min | 150 kcal | 175 kcal | 200 kcal | 225 kcal |
| 90 min | 225 kcal | 263 kcal | 300 kcal | 338 kcal |
How We Calculate
We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula, the standard method used by exercise physiologists. Cooking has a MET value of 2.5.
Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)
This provides an estimate. Actual calories burned vary based on fitness level, intensity, age, and environmental conditions.