Burpee Calorie Calculator

Burpee Calorie Calculator

Burpees are one of the most intense full-body exercises you can do—no equipment needed. But how many calories do they actually burn? Our Burpee Calorie Calculator estimates your calorie burn based on time, intensity, and body weight using scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values.

Whether you’re doing 10 or 500 burpees, this tool helps you quantify your effort and track real fitness progress.

What Are Burpees?

A burpee is a compound movement combining a squat, push-up, jump, and stand. It engages arms, chest, legs, and core while spiking your heart rate.

Originally developed by Royal H. Burpee in the 1930s as a fitness test, it’s now a staple in HIIT, CrossFit, and military training.

Why Burpees Burn So Many Calories

Burpees are a metabolic powerhouse because they:

• Engage multiple major muscle groups simultaneously
• Elevate heart rate quickly (cardio + strength combo)
• Create afterburn effect (EPOC – calories burned post-workout)
• Require no rest between reps in high-intensity formats

This makes them far more efficient than isolated exercises.

MET Value for Burpees

According to the Compendium of Physical Activities, burpees have a MET value of 8.0 for moderate pace and up to 12.0 for vigorous, fast-paced sets.

For calculation, we use an average of 10.0—reflecting typical HIIT-style burpee performance.

Burpee Calorie Formula

Calories burned per minute = (MET × weight in kg × 3.5) ÷ 200

Total calories = calories per minute × time (minutes)

Weight loss (kg) = total calories ÷ 7,700

Real Example: 100 Burpees in 5 Minutes

Person: 70 kg

Time: 5 minutes

MET: 10.0

Calories/min = (10 × 70 × 3.5) / 200 = 12.25 kcal/min

Total = 12.25 × 5 = 61.25 kcal

Weight loss = 61.25 / 7700 ≈ 8 grams (mostly metabolic, not water)

Fitness & Health Benefits

• Boosts cardiovascular endurance

• Builds functional strength

• Improves coordination and agility

• Enhances fat-burning efficiency

• Requires zero equipment—perfect for home workouts

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in 1 burpee?
Roughly 0.5–1 kcal, depending on weight and speed.

Are burpees safe for beginners?
Start with modified versions (no jump) and build up.

Can I lose weight with burpees?
Yes—especially when combined with diet and other exercise.

Final Thoughts

Burpees are brutal—but brilliant. Use this calculator to measure your output, set goals, and appreciate the power of bodyweight training.

Even 2 minutes of burpees can ignite your metabolism. Ready to drop and give me 10?