Jumping Rope Calories Burned

Jumping Rope is a very high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 351.0 calories in 30 minutes and 702.0 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

The table below shows estimated calories burned doing Jumping Rope at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	147 cal	175.5 cal	204 cal	232.5 cal
30 min	294 cal	351 cal	408 cal	465 cal
45 min	441 cal	526.5 cal	612 cal	697.5 cal
60 min	588 cal	702 cal	816 cal	930 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 Rope

Jumping rope is a highly efficient cardiovascular exercise that burns approximately 351.0 calories per 30 minutes for a 155-pound person. It requires minimal equipment, can be done almost anywhere, and provides excellent conditioning for the cardiovascular system, calves, shoulders, and coordination.

Jump rope training is used by boxers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Even 10-minute sessions provide meaningful cardiovascular benefit. Beginners can start with basic two-foot jumps before progressing to alternating feet, double-unders, and speed work.

Compare With Other Exercises

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

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Lifting Weights	177.3 cal
Running: 10 minutes per mile	361.4 cal
Chopping Wood	177.7 cal
Rock Climbing (Ascending)	218.5 cal
Mountain Climbers	295.3 cal