How Many Calories Does Jumping Rope Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 415 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 830 calories in one hour of jumping rope. The activity has an approximate MET value of 11.8. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

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

Calories Burned From Jumping Rope by Weight and Time

The following table outlines the calories burned by individuals of different weights over varying durations of jumping rope.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	167	335	502	669
155 lb (70 kg)	207	415	622	830
185 lb (84 kg)	248	495	743	990
215 lb (98 kg)	288	575	863	1151

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 11.8 METs (moderate pace).

Calories by Intensity

How hard you go changes the burn. The table below shows the MET value for each intensity and the calories a 155-pound person burns in 30 minutes.

Intensity	METs	Calories (30 min, 155 lb)
Slow (under 100/min)	8.8	309
Moderate	11.8	415
Fast (over 120/min)	12.3	432

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like jumping rope 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. Jumping Rope at moderate pace is rated at 11.8 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 jumping rope burn in 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns approximately 415 calories in 30 minutes of jumping rope. This estimate is based on the MET value and body weight.

How many calories does jumping rope burn in an hour?

In one hour, a 155-pound person burns about 830 calories while jumping rope. This figure reflects the intensity and duration of the activity.

Is jumping rope good for weight loss?

Jumping rope can be effective for weight loss, as it burns a significant number of calories. The higher the intensity and longer the duration, the more calories are burned.

How accurate are these jumping rope calorie estimates?

These calorie estimates are based on the METs formula and provide a general guideline. Individual results may vary based on specific factors such as technique and fitness level.

Key Takeaways

• Jumping rope has an approximate MET value of 11.8.
• A 155-pound person burns about 415 calories in 30 minutes.
• In one hour, a 155-pound person burns approximately 830 calories.
• Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.