Racquetball Calories Burned

Racquetball is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 258.7 calories in 30 minutes and 517.5 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 Racquetball at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	108.7 cal	129.4 cal	150 cal	170.6 cal
30 min	217.5 cal	258.7 cal	300 cal	341.2 cal
45 min	326.2 cal	388.1 cal	450 cal	511.9 cal
60 min	435 cal	517.5 cal	600 cal	682.5 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 Racquetball

Racquetball is an intense court sport involving explosive sprints, rapid direction changes, and powerful strokes in a confined space. A 155-pound person burns approximately 258.8 calories in 30 minutes, making it one of the more calorie-intensive racket sports. The enclosed court means the ball stays in play almost continuously, keeping heart rate consistently elevated.

Regular racquetball play develops cardiovascular fitness, agility, and upper body strength. The sport is accessible to beginners while offering significant tactical depth for experienced players.

Compare With Other Exercises

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

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Wrestling	351 cal
Walking: 24 minutes per mile	111 cal
Kayaking	187.2 cal
Yoga	113 cal
Rock Climbing (Ascending)	218.5 cal