How Many Calories Does Badminton Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 193 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 387 calories in one hour of playing badminton. The activity has a MET value of about 5.5, and calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned while playing badminton is influenced by several factors, including METs, body weight, duration of play, and the intensity of the activity. Understanding these variables can help estimate calorie expenditure more accurately.

Calories Burned From Badminton by Weight and Time

The following table outlines the calories burned by individuals of different weights over various durations of badminton play.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	78	156	234	312
155 lb (70 kg)	97	193	290	387
185 lb (84 kg)	115	231	346	462
215 lb (98 kg)	134	268	402	536

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 5.5 METs (general play).

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like playing badminton in a few ways: describe it in your own words by voice or text, pick an exercise type and intensity, or enter the calories directly, and on iOS and Android it can sync workouts automatically from Apple Health or Health Connect. Logged workouts sit next to the food you track from a photo, barcode, or voice entry, so calories in and calories out stay in one place. Nutrola is available from EUR 2.50 per month and shows no ads on any tier.

Sources and Method

MET (metabolic equivalent) values are from the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al.), the standard reference for the energy cost of physical activity. Calories are estimated with the equation calories = METs x body weight in kilograms x duration in hours, where one MET is the energy used sitting quietly. Badminton at general play is rated at 5.5 METs. Real burn varies with fitness, technique, terrain, and effort, so treat these as close estimates, not exact counts. This is educational and not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many calories does playing badminton burn in 30 minutes?

Playing badminton for 30 minutes burns approximately 193 calories for a 155-pound person. This value can vary based on individual body weight and intensity of play.

How many calories does playing badminton burn in an hour?

In one hour of playing badminton, a 155-pound person burns about 387 calories. This calorie burn can differ for individuals based on their weight and the intensity of the game.

Is playing badminton good for weight loss?

Playing badminton can be beneficial for weight loss, as it burns a significant number of calories. The amount burned will depend on body weight, duration, and how intensely one plays.

How accurate are these badminton calorie estimates?

These calorie estimates for badminton are based on a MET value of 5.5 and the formula that includes body weight and duration. While they provide a good approximation, individual variations may occur.

Key Takeaways

• A 155-pound person burns about 193 calories in 30 minutes of badminton.
• In one hour, the same person burns approximately 387 calories.
• Caloric burn increases with body weight and intensity of play.
• These estimates are based on a MET value of 5.5 for badminton.