Jumping Jacks Calories Burned

Jumping Jacks is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 281.4 calories in 30 minutes and 562.8 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 Jumping Jacks at various body weights and durations.

Duration 130 lbs 155 lbs 180 lbs 205 lbs
15 min 116.7 cal 140.7 cal 164.7 cal 188.7 cal
30 min 233.4 cal 281.4 cal 329.4 cal 377.4 cal
45 min 350.1 cal 422.1 cal 494.1 cal 566.1 cal
60 min 466.8 cal 562.8 cal 658.8 cal 754.8 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 Jumping Jacks

Jumping Jacks are considered an anaerobic exercise and as such, they do a great job burning calories even at a moderate intensity. One great thing about jumping jacks is that they are generally considered safe for beginners as you can control the intensity and impact of them. Adding jumping jacks to your exercise routine can provide many benefits.

Benefits of Jumping Jacks

  • Jumping jacks, like many HIIT exercises, will increase your heart rate which is great for overall heart health.
  • They burn calories pretty quickly so are great if you are short on time.
  • Jumping jacks can help to improve strength, although, not as much as some other exercises would.
  • They use the entire body to help improve overall body health.
  • Some studies suggest that jumping jacks can help to improve bone density.

Compare With Other Exercises

See how Jumping Jacks compares to other popular exercises (calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs).

Exercise Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Mowing Lawn (Walking Moderate) 181 cal
Walking: 20 minutes per mile 128.9 cal
Running: 7 minutes per mile 459.4 cal
Walking: 18 minutes per mile 150.5 cal
Cycling (Moderate Intensity) 308.5 cal