MET Values Chart

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures how hard an activity is relative to sitting still (1 MET). Calories burned ≈ MET × your weight in kg × hours. Below are MET values for 105 activities, with calories per hour for a 155 lb person. Values follow the Compendium of Physical Activities.

ActivityMETCal/hr (155 lb)
Jump Rope Class12844
CrossFit-Style WOD10703
Water Polo10703
MetCon9633
Barry's Bootcamp9633
Stairclimber Class9633
Treadmill Bootcamp9633
Cross-Country Skiing9633
Spin8.5598
F458.5598
Step Aerobics8.5598
Rugby8.3584
Rhythm Ride8562
HIIT8562
Tabata8562
Circuit Training8562
Bootcamp8562
Orangetheory8562
Muay Thai8562
MMA8562
Basketball8562
Flag Football8562
Hockey8562
Lacrosse8562
Rock Climbing8562
Lead Climbing8562
Boxing7.8548
Dance Cardio7.5527
Krav Maga7.5527
Indoor Climbing7.5527
Top Rope Climbing7.5527
Roller Derby7.5527
Tennis7.3513
Hot Yoga7492
Bikram Yoga7492
Indoor Cycling7492
Cycling Sculpt7492
Zumba7492
Hip-Hop Dance7492
Kickboxing7492
Capoeira7492
Aqua Cycling7492
Lap Swimming7492
Rowing Class7492
Aerobics7492
Soccer7492
Racquetball7492
Skiing7492
Ice Skating7492
Roller Skating7492
Inline Skating7492
Figure Skating7492
Dance Fitness6.5457
Strength & Conditioning6.5457
Power Yoga6422
Ashtanga Yoga6422
Jazzercise6422
Jiu-Jitsu6422
Body Pump6422
Kettlebell Class6422
Fencing6422
Wrestling6422
Hiking6422
Trampoline Fitness6422
Indoor Bouldering5.8408
Pole Fitness5.5387
Functional Training5.5387
Aqua Aerobics5.5387
Badminton5.5387
Snowboarding5.3373
Vinyasa Yoga5352
Karate5352
Taekwondo5352
Pilates Fusion5352
TRX5352
Elliptical Class5352
Softball5352
Baseball5352
Skateboarding5352
Kayaking5352
Trampoline Park5352
Barre4.5316
Pickleball4.5316
Yoga Flow4281
Reformer Pilates4281
Volleyball4281
Table Tennis4281
Horseback Riding4281
Paddleboarding3.8267
Mat Pilates3.5246
Golf3.5246
Rebounding3.5246
Hatha Yoga3211
Tai Chi3211
Qi Gong3211
Bowling3211
Surfing3211
Physical Therapy3211
Yin Yoga2.5176
Breathwork & Movement2.5176
Stretching2.5176
Mobility Class2.5176
Restorative Yoga2141
Meditation & Movement2141
Foam Rolling2141