Kayaking is a moderate-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 187.2 calories in 30 minutes and 374.4 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 Kayaking at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 78.6 cal | 93.6 cal | 108.6 cal | 123.6 cal |
| 30 min | 157.2 cal | 187.2 cal | 217.2 cal | 247.2 cal |
| 45 min | 235.8 cal | 280.8 cal | 325.8 cal | 370.8 cal |
| 60 min | 314.4 cal | 374.4 cal | 434.4 cal | 494.4 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 Kayaking
Kayaking is an upper-body-dominant cardiovascular workout that also engages the core and torso rotation. A 155-pound person burns approximately 187.2 calories in 30 minutes of recreational paddling. It provides a unique training stimulus for the shoulders, back, and arms that most gym-based exercises do not replicate.
Regular kayaking improves upper body endurance, core stability, and cardiovascular fitness. Sea kayaking, river kayaking, and whitewater paddling offer varying intensity levels and scenery, making it a rewarding outdoor activity year-round.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Baseball | 141.5 cal |
| Running: 5 minutes per mile | 538.8 cal |
| Cycling (High Intensity) | 441.7 cal |
| Running: 6 minutes per mile | 462.2 cal |
| Barre | 140.4 cal |