Jump Rope Calories Per Skip: How Much Does Each Jump Burn?

Each jump rope skip burns approximately 0.09 to 0.15 calories, depending on body weight, intensity, and jumping technique.

Per-Skip Calorie Chart

Here's the estimated calories burned per individual skip:

Body Weight	Light Intensity	Moderate Intensity	Vigorous Intensity
50 kg (110 lbs)	0.07 kcal	0.09 kcal	0.11 kcal
70 kg (154 lbs)	0.10 kcal	0.12 kcal	0.15 kcal
90 kg (198 lbs)	0.13 kcal	0.16 kcal	0.19 kcal

Why Per-Skip Varies

The calories per skip isn't fixed because:

Body weight matters - Heavier people burn more per movement
Intensity differs - Faster jumping = more energy per second
Jump height varies - Higher jumps require more work
Form affects efficiency - Skilled jumpers may be more efficient

The Better Calculation Method

Instead of fixed per-skip estimates, use MET-based calculation:

Step 1: Determine your pace (jumps per minute) Step 2: Calculate calories per minute: (MET x weight_kg x 3.5) / 200 Step 3: Divide by jumps per minute for per-skip value

Example for 70 kg at moderate pace (120 jpm):

Calories/min: (10.0 x 70 x 3.5) / 200 = 12.25 kcal/min
Per skip: 12.25 / 120 = 0.10 kcal per skip

Quick Reference: Jumps to Burn X Calories

For a 70 kg person at moderate intensity:

Calories	Jumps Needed
50 kcal	~500 jumps
100 kcal	~1,000 jumps
200 kcal	~2,000 jumps
300 kcal	~3,000 jumps
500 kcal	~5,000 jumps

Why Simple Rules Don't Work

You may see claims like "each skip burns 0.1 calories" but this:

Ignores body weight (a 50 kg person burns less than 90 kg)
Ignores intensity (slow vs fast jumping)
Provides only rough estimates

For accurate tracking, calculate based on your specific weight and pace.

Practical Application

Use per-skip values to:

Set jump count targets for specific calorie goals
Compare efficiency between workout types
Track progress as your pace increases

Get Your Personal Per-Skip Rate

Use our Calories Per Skip Calculator for personalized estimates.

Jump Rope Calorie Calculator - Main calculator
100 Jumping Rope Calories - Quick reference
1000 Skipping Calories - Standard workout target
Calories Per Minute - Time-based rates