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
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 values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and 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
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Pilates | 136.5 cal |
| Cycling (High Intensity) | 441.7 cal |
| Walking: 19 minutes per mile | 137.9 cal |
| Racquetball | 258.7 cal |
| Shadowboxing | 265.7 cal |