Cycling (Moderate Intensity) is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 308.5 calories in 30 minutes and 617.1 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
Estimated calories burned doing Cycling (Moderate Intensity) at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 130.6 cal | 154.3 cal | 177.9 cal | 201.5 cal |
| 30 min | 261.3 cal | 308.5 cal | 355.8 cal | 403 cal |
| 45 min | 391.9 cal | 462.8 cal | 533.7 cal | 604.6 cal |
| 60 min | 522.6 cal | 617.1 cal | 711.6 cal | 806.1 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
🧮 Personalised Calorie Calculator
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About Cycling (Moderate Intensity)
Moderate-intensity cycling provides meaningful cardiovascular conditioning and calorie burn, with a 155-pound person burning around 308.6 calories in 30 minutes. This intensity raises heart rate into the aerobic training zone and can be sustained comfortably for 30-60 minute sessions by moderately fit individuals.
Regular moderate cycling improves cardiovascular endurance, strengthens leg muscles, and is a low-impact alternative to running. It is effective both as standalone exercise and as cross-training for runners and other athletes.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Rowing | 201.7 cal |
| Pilates | 136.5 cal |
| Downhill Skiing | 221.3 cal |
| Snowboarding | 195.8 cal |
| Walking: 15 minutes per mile | 185 cal |