How Many Calories Does Jogging Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 246 calories in 30 minutes and about 492 calories in one hour of jogging. The approximate MET value for an easy general jog is 7.0. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned while jogging is influenced by several factors, including METs, body weight, duration, and intensity. Understanding these elements can help individuals estimate their calorie expenditure during jogging.

Calories Burned From Jogging by Weight and Time

The following table provides an overview of calories burned by jogging based on different body weights and durations.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	99	198	298	397
155 lb (70 kg)	123	246	369	492
185 lb (84 kg)	147	294	441	587
215 lb (98 kg)	171	341	512	683

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 7.0 METs (easy general jog).

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like jogging 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. Jogging at easy general jog is rated at 7.0 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 jogging burn in 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns approximately 246 calories in 30 minutes of jogging. This estimate is based on the MET value of 7.0 for an easy general jog.

How many calories does jogging burn in an hour?

In one hour of jogging, a 155-pound person burns about 492 calories. This figure reflects the same MET value and is consistent with the duration of the activity.

Is jogging good for weight loss?

Jogging can be effective for weight loss, as it burns a significant number of calories. The amount burned depends on body weight, duration, and intensity of the jog.

How accurate are these jogging calorie estimates?

These jogging calorie estimates are based on a standard formula that considers METs and body weight. While they provide a good approximation, individual variations may occur.

Key Takeaways

• Jogging at an easy pace has a MET value of 7.0.
• A 155-pound person burns 246 calories in 30 minutes of jogging.
• In one hour, a 155-pound person burns 492 calories.
• Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.