How many calories do push-ups burn? This free push up calorie calculator estimates calories from your weight and the number of push-ups (or time), including calories per rep.
Your push-ups
reps
min
Push-ups are vigorous calisthenics (~8 METs). With a rep count we estimate active time from your pace; for total time, switch to “Time”.
Estimated calories burned
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Enter weight and push-ups
Active time
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Per push-up
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Per minute
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Intensity
8 MET
A rough estimate — push-ups burn modestly because each rep is brief. Calorie burn varies with body weight, tempo, form and muscle worked. Strength benefits go well beyond calories.
Use this free push up calorie calculator to estimate how many calories your push-ups burn. Enter your weight and the number of push-ups (or the time spent) to see the estimate, plus calories per push-up.
What this push up calorie calculator shows you
A push up calorie calculator estimates the energy your push-ups use, based on your body weight, the number of reps (and pace) or time, and the activity’s intensity. Push-ups are vigorous calisthenics, around 8 METs, but because each rep is brief, the calorie total is modest.
How push-up calories are calculated
Calories ≈ MET (8) × weight (kg) × active time (hours)
Active time ≈ reps ÷ pace (reps per minute)
A 70 kg person doing 50 push-ups at a steady pace burns roughly 9 calories — about 0.19 kcal each. Do them as part of a 5-minute set and you’re closer to 45–50 calories.
Calories burned by push-ups (70 kg, steady)
Push-ups
~Calories
20
~4 kcal
50
~9 kcal
100
~19 kcal
200
~37 kcal
Why push-ups burn fewer calories than you’d think
Each push-up only takes a second or two, so even a big set adds up to a few minutes of work. The real value of push-ups is strength, muscle and bone health — calorie burn is a small bonus, not the main point.
How to use the push up calorie calculator
Enter your weight (tap to switch kg/lb).
Choose to count by reps or time.
Enter your push-ups (and pace) or minutes.
Read the estimate, including calories per push-up.
Push Up Calorie FAQ
How many calories do push-ups burn?
Fewer than many expect — about 0.2 calories per push-up for a 70 kg person, so roughly 9 calories for 50. Each rep is brief, so even big sets add up to only a few minutes of work.
How many calories do 100 push-ups burn?
Around 19 calories for a 70 kg person at a steady pace, a little more for heavier bodies or slower tempo. Enter your details for a personal estimate.
How is push-up calorie burn calculated?
Push-ups are treated as vigorous calisthenics (about 8 METs). Calories equal MET × weight in kg × active time, where active time comes from your rep count and pace, or from the minutes you enter.
Are push-ups good for weight loss?
They burn modest calories, so they're not primarily a fat-loss tool. Their real value is building upper-body and core strength, which supports overall fitness and metabolism.
Why do heavier people burn more?
Moving more body weight takes more energy, so a heavier person burns more calories doing the same push-ups as a lighter person.
Is the push up calorie calculator free?
Yes, this push up calorie calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up, and gives instant results in your browser.
