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
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 values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
🧮 Personalised Calorie Calculator
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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
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Rugby | 305.9 cal |
| Golf (Walking with Clubs) | 177.2 cal |
| Walking: 15 minutes per mile | 185 cal |
| Dancing | 177.7 cal |
| Running: 5 minutes per mile | 538.8 cal |