Burpees is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 295.3 calories in 30 minutes and 590.6 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 Burpees at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 123.8 cal | 147.6 cal | 171.5 cal | 195.3 cal |
| 30 min | 247.7 cal | 295.3 cal | 342.9 cal | 390.5 cal |
| 45 min | 371.5 cal | 442.9 cal | 514.4 cal | 585.8 cal |
| 60 min | 495.3 cal | 590.6 cal | 685.8 cal | 781.1 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
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About Burpees
Burpees are a compound bodyweight exercise combining a squat, plank, push-up, and jump into one continuous movement. A 155-pound person burns approximately 295.3 calories in 30 minutes, making burpees one of the most calorie-efficient exercises available. They require no equipment and can be performed anywhere.
Burpees develop full-body strength and cardiovascular endurance simultaneously. They are a staple of HIIT workouts, military fitness training, and CrossFit. Beginners can reduce intensity by stepping out to the plank position rather than jumping.
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⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Swimming (Moderate Intensity) | 303.8 cal |
| Stationary Bike (Moderate Intensity) | 258.5 cal |
| Basketball: Game | 297.8 cal |
| Wrestling | 351 cal |
| Paddle Boarding | 221.5 cal |