Burpee Calorie Calculator
Find out how many calories you burn doing burpees — enter your body weight and rep count for low, average, and high effort estimates.
Burpee Calorie Calculator: How Many Calories Do Burpees Burn?
Burpees are one of the most effective full-body exercises — but exactly how many calories do they burn? Our Burpee Calorie Calculator gives you a clear, science-based estimate based on your body weight and the number of burpees performed. Whether you're doing a quick set or a full burpee workout, this tool helps you understand the real energy cost.
How the Burpee Calorie Calculator Works
The calculator uses a proven estimation method:
- Reference: A 150 lb (68 kg) person burns approximately 0.5 kcal per burpee on average.
- It then scales the result based on your body weight.
- You get three estimates:
- Low — slow pace, easier form
- Average — standard effort
- High — fast pace, full effort with jump and push-up
Inputs
- Your body weight (kg or lbs)
- Number of burpees performed
Output
- Total calories burned (low / average / high)
- Calories per burpee
Example Calculations
Example 1: Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) | Burpees: 20
- Low: ~5.1 kcal
- Average: ~10.3 kcal
- High: ~15.4 kcal
Example 2: Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs) | Burpees: 50
- Average: ~32.5 kcal (roughly the same as running half a mile)
Why Burpees Are So Effective
Burpees combine strength, cardio, and explosiveness in one movement. They burn calories during the exercise and keep your metabolism elevated afterward (EPOC effect).
Benefits:
- Full-body workout (legs, core, chest, shoulders)
- Improves cardiovascular fitness
- No equipment needed
- Great for fat loss and conditioning
Tips to Maximize Calorie Burn with Burpees
- Focus on proper form for safety and better results
- Add burpees to HIIT circuits for higher calorie burn
- Combine with strength training for balanced fitness
- Track your total weekly volume using this calculator
Pro Tip: Use our TDEE Calculator and Macro Calculator to see how burpee sessions fit into your overall daily calorie and macro targets.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on average metabolic data. Actual calories burned can vary based on intensity, form, age, and fitness level. It is for informational purposes only.