How Many Calories Does Soccer Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 246 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 492 calories in one hour of playing soccer. The activity has a MET value of about 7.0. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned while playing soccer is influenced by several factors including MET values, body weight, duration of play, and the intensity of the activity. Soccer, at a casual play level, has a MET value of around 7.0.

Calories Burned From Soccer by Weight and Time

The following table illustrates the calories burned by individuals of different weights over varying durations of soccer play.

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 (casual play).

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)
Casual	7.0	246
Competitive	10.0	352

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like playing soccer 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. Soccer at casual play 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 playing soccer burn in 30 minutes?

Playing soccer burns approximately 246 calories in 30 minutes for a 155-pound person. This estimate can vary based on body weight and intensity of play.

How many calories does playing soccer burn in an hour?

In one hour of playing soccer, a 155-pound person burns about 492 calories. The calorie burn increases for individuals with higher body weights.

Is playing soccer good for weight loss?

Playing soccer can be effective for weight loss, as the calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity. Regular participation can contribute to a calorie deficit.

How accurate are these soccer calorie estimates?

These soccer calorie estimates are based on the MET value and body weight, providing a general guideline. Individual results may vary based on personal factors.

Key Takeaways

• A 155-pound person burns about 246 calories in 30 minutes of soccer.
• In one hour, a 155-pound person burns approximately 492 calories.
• Calorie burn increases with body weight and intensity of play.
• Soccer can aid in weight loss by promoting a calorie deficit.