Boxing Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned boxing. Includes sparring, bag work, shadow boxing, and fitness boxing class options.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
30 min
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90+ min
Sparring burns the most calories due to constant movement and engagement with an opponent
633kcal
Calories Burned
633kcal/h
Per Hour
9MET
Intensity
High
Intensity Level
Activity: General boxing training
MET 9 - High intensity combination of techniques and conditioning
This is approximately 31.6% of a 2000 kcal daily diet.
Boxing Benefits: Cardiovascular fitness, upper body strength, core stability, coordination, stress relief
Full-body workout combining cardio with strength and agility training
Intensity Factors: Punch output, footwork, defensive movements, rest intervals
A 3-minute round of sparring can burn 30-50 calories for most people
Limitations: Calorie burn varies significantly based on intensity, punch volume, and rest periods between rounds.
Accuracy: Moderate ±20-30%
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About the Boxing Calorie Calculator
Learn more about the calculator and its creator
Jonas
I'm a software developer and endurance athlete (cycling, running, triathlon). I built this calculator to help fighters and martial artists track their calorie burn using published MET values.
Boxing Calorie Calculator
Boxing burns between 400-900 calories per hour, making it one of the highest calorie-burning activities. Sparring burns the most, while shadow boxing provides a solid workout with lower intensity.
How the Calculator Works
The calculator uses MET values based on boxing activity type:
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET Values by Activity
| Boxing Activity | MET Value |
|---|---|
| Sparring | 12.0 |
| General Training | 9.0 |
| Bag Work | 7.5 |
| Fitness Boxing | 7.0 |
| Shadow Boxing | 6.0 |
Example Calculation
For a 70 kg person doing general boxing training for 60 minutes:
1. MET Value: 9.0 (general training)
2. Calculation: 9.0 × 70 × 1.0 = 630 calories
Note: A 3-minute round of sparring can burn 30-50 calories for most people, making boxing extremely efficient for calorie burning.
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