Badminton Calories Burned

Badminton is a moderate-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 197.5 calories in 30 minutes and 395.0 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 Badminton at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	86.9 cal	98.7 cal	110.6 cal	122.4 cal
30 min	173.8 cal	197.5 cal	221.1 cal	244.7 cal
45 min	260.8 cal	296.2 cal	331.6 cal	367.1 cal
60 min	347.7 cal	395 cal	442.2 cal	489.4 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 Badminton

Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport that burns approximately 197.5 calories per 30 minutes for a 155-pound person. Competitive badminton involves rapid lateral movements, lunges, jumps, and overhead smashes that provide excellent cardiovascular and lower body conditioning.

Badminton improves agility, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. It is highly accessible — requiring only a net, rackets, and shuttlecock — and can be played at a relaxed recreational level or at highly competitive intensities.

Compare With Other Exercises

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

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Roller Skating	258.7 cal
Basketball: General	166.2 cal
Rock Climbing (Ascending)	218.5 cal
Wrestling	351 cal
Cycling (High Intensity)	441.7 cal