Rowing Calories Burned

Rowing is a moderate-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 201.7 calories in 30 minutes and 403.3 calories in a full hour. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same duration, while lighter individuals burn fewer. Use the calculator below to get a personalised estimate based on your own weight and time.

Calories Burned by Weight and Duration

The table below shows estimated calories burned doing Rowing at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	84.5 cal	100.8 cal	117.1 cal	133.5 cal
30 min	169 cal	201.7 cal	234.3 cal	266.9 cal
45 min	253.6 cal	302.5 cal	351.4 cal	400.4 cal
60 min	338.1 cal	403.3 cal	468.6 cal	533.8 cal

* Estimates are based on MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and other individual factors.

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About Rowing

Rowing is one of the most complete cardiovascular exercises available, engaging approximately 86% of the body's muscles in each stroke. A 155-pound person burns around 201.7 calories in 30 minutes on a rowing machine or on the water. The drive phase targets the legs, back, and arms sequentially, developing both cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength.

Rowing is low-impact, making it suitable for those who need to avoid running. Regular rowing improves cardiovascular fitness, posture, and upper body pulling strength. Ergometers (rowing machines) allow precise indoor training year-round.

Compare With Other Exercises

See how Rowing compares to other popular exercises (calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs).

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Walking: 22 minutes per mile	121.9 cal
Softball	141.5 cal
Volleyball	141.5 cal
Rock Climbing (Ascending)	218.5 cal
Squats (High Intensity)	295.3 cal