Calorie chart
⚡ Calories burned on the elliptical
A 70 kg (154 lb) person burns about 184 kcal in 30 minutes on the elliptical at a moderate pace, and about 368 kcal in an hour.
The elliptical mimics running without your feet hitting the ground. In the app it is worth MET 5, between walking and cycling.
Chart: calories burned on the elliptical by weight and duration
Values in kcal at a moderate pace. For a light pace, subtract 20%; for hard, add 20%.
| Weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 66 | 131 | 197 | 262 |
| 60 kg | 79 | 158 | 236 | 315 |
| 70 kg | 92 | 184 | 276 | 368 |
| 80 kg | 105 | 210 | 315 | 420 |
| 90 kg | 118 | 236 | 354 | 472 |
| 100 kg | 131 | 262 | 394 | 525 |
Light, moderate or hard
Intensity changes the math. For 70 kg and 30 minutes on the elliptical:
Light
147 kcal
a loose motion with no resistance
Moderate
184 kcal
a steady pace with medium resistance
Hard
220 kcal
high resistance or fast intervals
What 30 minutes on the elliptical buys
With 184 kcal in the balance, the EarnEat shop already unlocks items like these. For an all-you-can-eat pizza night (1,550 kcal), the priciest goal, it would take about 4 h 14 min on the elliptical, adding up the week's workouts.
Compared with other activities
Calories in 30 minutes, moderate pace, for 70 kg:
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What is your workout worth?
The same math as the app. Adjust weight, duration and intensity to see how many calories the workout earns and what it buys.
Estimate using the MET formula, based on weight, duration and intensity. It does not replace advice from a dietitian or doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does an hour on the elliptical burn?
About 368 kcal for a 70 kg (154 lb) person at a moderate pace. At 60 kg (132 lb) it is about 315 kcal, and at 90 kg (198 lb), about 472 kcal: moving a heavier body takes more energy.
Does elliptical burn more or less than other activities?
In 30 minutes at a moderate pace, for 70 kg: running, 294 kcal; swimming, 257 kcal; cycling, 220 kcal; elliptical, 184 kcal; walking, 129 kcal.
How is this calculated?
With the MET formula: kcal = MET × 3.5 × weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes, adjusted for intensity (light × 0.8; hard × 1.2). Elliptical is worth MET 5. It is an estimate, not a measurement, and it is the same math the EarnEat app runs after every workout.
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