How Many Calories Does Skiing Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 211 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 422 calories in one hour of skiing. The activity has a MET value of about 6.0. Calories increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned while skiing is influenced by several factors, including METs, body weight, duration, and intensity. Skiing at a moderate downhill level has a MET value of approximately 6.0.

Calories Burned From Skiing by Weight and Time

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

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	85	170	255	340
155 lb (70 kg)	105	211	316	422
185 lb (84 kg)	126	252	378	503
215 lb (98 kg)	146	293	439	585

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 6.0 METs (downhill, moderate).

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)
Downhill, moderate	6.0	211
Cross-country	9.0	316

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like skiing 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. Skiing at downhill, moderate is rated at 6.0 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 skiing burn in 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns about 211 calories in 30 minutes of skiing. This estimate is based on the MET value of the activity and the person's body weight.

How many calories does skiing burn in an hour?

In one hour of skiing, a 155-pound person burns approximately 422 calories. This figure reflects the intensity and duration of the activity.

Is skiing good for weight loss?

Skiing can be beneficial for weight loss since it burns a significant number of calories, especially when performed at higher intensities or for longer durations.

How accurate are these skiing calorie estimates?

These estimates for skiing calories are based on the MET value and body weight. While they provide a good approximation, actual calories burned may vary based on individual factors.

Key Takeaways

• Skiing burns calories based on body weight, duration, and intensity.
• A 155-pound person burns about 211 calories in 30 minutes.
• In one hour, the same person burns approximately 422 calories.
• Calories burned increase with higher body weight and longer skiing durations.