Basketball: General Calories Burned

Basketball: General is a moderate-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 166.2 calories in 30 minutes and 332.4 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 Basketball: General at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	69.6 cal	83.1 cal	96.6 cal	110.1 cal
30 min	139.2 cal	166.2 cal	193.2 cal	220.2 cal
45 min	208.8 cal	249.3 cal	289.8 cal	330.3 cal
60 min	278.4 cal	332.4 cal	386.4 cal	440.4 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 Basketball: General

General basketball activity — including shooting, passing drills, and light play — provides a fun and engaging workout that burns around 166.2 calories per 30 minutes for a 155-pound person. It develops hand-eye coordination, agility, and cardiovascular fitness while requiring little more than a ball and hoop.

Even casual basketball activity involves repeated bursts of movement, lateral shuffling, and jumping that engage the lower body and core. It is a great way to stay active while enjoying a social sport.

Compare With Other Exercises

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

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Gymnastics	118.9 cal
Running: 11 minutes per mile	331.8 cal
Pilates	136.5 cal
Chopping Wood	177.7 cal
Snow Shoveling	194.7 cal