The Standing Calories Burned Per Hour Calculator is a handy tool that allows you to estimate the number of calories you burn while standing for a specific duration. Standing may seem like a passive activity, but it actually requires energy expenditure, and this calculator helps you quantify that.
Formula of Standing Calories Burned Per Hour Calculator
The formula used by the Standing Calories Burned Per Hour Calculator is:
calories = T × MET × 3.5 × W / (200 × 60)
Where:
- T: Duration of activity in seconds (you can convert hours to seconds by multiplying by 3600)
- MET: Metabolic Equivalent of Task (assigned a value of 2.0 for standing)
- W: Your weight in kilograms
- 3.5: A constant value representing the energy cost in milliliters of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight per minute
- 200: A conversion factor from milliliters to calories
Table of General Terms
| Duration (Hours) | Estimated Calories Burned (150 lb person) | Estimated Calories Burned (180 lb person) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 67 |
| 2 | 112 | 134 |
| 3 | 168 | 201 |
| 4 | 224 | 268 |
| 5 | 280 | 335 |
| 6 | 336 | 402 |
| 7 | 392 | 469 |
| 8 | 448 | 536 |
Note: This table provides a general estimate. Your actual calorie burn may vary depending on factors like muscle mass and activity level.
Example of Standing Calories Burned Per Hour Calculator
Let's say you stand for 1 hour (3600 seconds) and weigh 70 kilograms. Using the formula above:
calories = 3600 * 2.0 * 3.5 * 70 / (200 * 60) ≈ 210
So, standing for 1 hour burns approximately 210 calories.
Most Common FAQs
The calculator provides a rough estimate of calorie expenditure based on the input parameters. However, individual factors such as metabolism, muscle mass, and intensity of activity may affect actual calorie burn.
While this calculator is specifically designed for estimating calories burned while standing, you can adapt the formula for other activities by adjusting the MET value accordingly.
Standing burns more calories than sitting because it engages muscles and requires energy expenditure to maintain posture. However, it may not be as effective as more intense activities like walking or jogging for calorie burning.
