Calories Burned

Calories Burned Stair Climbing

Climbing stairs is an intense lower-body workout that also elevates your heart rate quickly. It targets glutes, quads, and calves.

Calculate Your Burn

Estimated Calories Burned

280

kcal in 30 min of stair climbing

Pro Tip

Take the stairs whenever possible in daily life. For a dedicated workout, try climbing for 15-20 minutes with brief rest periods.

Quick Reference: Stair Climbing Calories by Duration

Duration60 kg70 kg80 kg90 kg
15 min120 kcal140 kcal160 kcal180 kcal
30 min240 kcal280 kcal320 kcal360 kcal
45 min360 kcal420 kcal480 kcal540 kcal
60 min480 kcal560 kcal640 kcal720 kcal
90 min720 kcal840 kcal960 kcal1080 kcal

How We Calculate

We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula, the standard method used by exercise physiologists. Stair Climbing has a MET value of 8.

Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)

This provides an estimate. Actual calories burned vary based on fitness level, intensity, age, and environmental conditions.