Soccer is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 258.7 calories in 30 minutes and 517.5 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 Soccer at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 108.7 cal | 129.4 cal | 150 cal | 170.6 cal |
| 30 min | 217.5 cal | 258.7 cal | 300 cal | 341.2 cal |
| 45 min | 326.2 cal | 388.1 cal | 450 cal | 511.9 cal |
| 60 min | 435 cal | 517.5 cal | 600 cal | 682.5 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 Soccer
Soccer is a high-endurance team sport involving continuous running, sprinting, and rapid direction changes. A 155-pound person burns approximately 258.8 calories in 30 minutes during a game. The varied intensity — mixing walking, jogging, and sprinting — provides excellent cardiovascular conditioning and lower body strength development.
Regular soccer play improves aerobic capacity, agility, coordination, and leg power. Even recreational participation provides substantial fitness benefits and is an enjoyable way to stay active at any age.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Handball | 276 cal |
| HIIT | 295.3 cal |
| Rock Climbing (Ascending) | 218.5 cal |
| Kayaking | 187.2 cal |
| Baseball | 141.5 cal |