METs Calculator

How to use it

1. Enter weight corporal in kg
2. Select METs of the actividad (1=reposo, 5=caminar fast)
3. Enter duración in minutes
4. Apply: METs × 3.5 × weight × minutes ÷ 200

Common mistakes

• ⚠️ Use METs of actividad incorrecta (consultar compendio Ainsworth)
• ⚠️ Not considering that METs varies per intensity (caminar ≠ correr)
• ⚠️ Add calories of ejercicio without count línea base (already incluidas in TDEE)

Worked example

Calculate calories burned: 5 METs, 75kg, 30 minutes.

1 MET = reposo; activities moderadas are 3-6 METs, vigorosas >6 METs according to intensity.

Input guide