Tennis is a moderate-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 246.0 calories in 30 minutes and 492.0 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 Tennis at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 100.5 cal | 123 cal | 145.5 cal | 168 cal |
| 30 min | 201 cal | 246 cal | 291 cal | 336 cal |
| 45 min | 301.5 cal | 369 cal | 436.5 cal | 504 cal |
| 60 min | 402 cal | 492 cal | 582 cal | 672 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 Tennis
Tennis is a dynamic racket sport that provides excellent cardiovascular and muscular conditioning. A 155-pound person burns approximately 246.0 calories in 30 minutes of singles play. The repeated sprints, direction changes, and powerful strokes engage the legs, core, and upper body throughout a match.
Regular tennis play improves cardiovascular endurance, agility, coordination, and upper body strength. It is a highly social sport that can be played at competitive or recreational levels well into older age.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Basketball: General | 166.2 cal |
| Fishing (Standing/Wading) | 92.1 cal |
| Aerobics | 243.5 cal |
| Stationary Bike (High Intensity) | 387.3 cal |
| Baseball | 141.5 cal |