How Many Calories Does Volleyball Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 141 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 281 calories in one hour of playing volleyball. The activity has a MET value of about 4.0. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

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

Calories Burned From Volleyball by Weight and Time

The following table outlines the calories burned during volleyball based on body weight and duration of play. This data provides a clearer picture of how different weights affect calorie burn.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	57	113	170	227
155 lb (70 kg)	70	141	211	281
185 lb (84 kg)	84	168	252	336
215 lb (98 kg)	98	195	293	390

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 4.0 METs (casual).

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	4.0	141
Competitive (gym)	8.0	281

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like playing volleyball 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. Volleyball at casual is rated at 4.0 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 volleyball burn in 30 minutes?

Playing volleyball for 30 minutes burns approximately 141 calories for a 155-pound person. This figure can vary based on individual body weight and intensity of play.

How many calories does playing volleyball burn in an hour?

In one hour of playing volleyball, a 155-pound person burns about 281 calories. Different weights will yield different calorie expenditures over the same duration.

Is playing volleyball good for weight loss?

Playing volleyball can be beneficial for weight loss, as it burns a significant number of calories depending on body weight and intensity. Regular participation can contribute to a caloric deficit when combined with proper nutrition.

How accurate are these volleyball calorie estimates?

These estimates for calories burned during volleyball are based on a MET value of 4.0. While they provide a useful guideline, actual calorie burn may vary based on individual factors and playing conditions.

Key Takeaways

• Volleyball has a MET value of about 4.0.
• A 155-pound person burns about 141 calories in 30 minutes.
• In one hour, a 155-pound person burns approximately 281 calories.
• Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.