Handball Calories Burned
Handball is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 276.0 calories in 30 minutes and 552.0 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 Handball at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 115.5 cal | 138 cal | 160.5 cal | 183 cal |
| 30 min | 231 cal | 276 cal | 321 cal | 366 cal |
| 45 min | 346.5 cal | 414 cal | 481.5 cal | 549 cal |
| 60 min | 462 cal | 552 cal | 642 cal | 732 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 Handball
Handball is a fast-paced court sport involving rapid sprinting, jumping, and throwing that provides excellent cardiovascular conditioning. A 155-pound person burns approximately 276.0 calories in 30 minutes of active play. The sport develops agility, hand-eye coordination, and upper body power through the repeated throwing action.
Team handball and racquetball/squash-style handball both provide high-intensity interval-like training through their stop-start nature. The sport is popular throughout Europe and growing in participation globally.
Compare With Other Exercises
See how Handball compares to other popular exercises (calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs).
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| MMA | 351 cal |
| Ice Skating | 258.7 cal |
| Raking Leaves | 140 cal |
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 361.4 cal |
| Swimming (High Intensity) | 376 cal |