1 Hour Pickleball Calories Calculator

1 Hour Pickleball Calorie Calculation

A one-hour pickleball session burns approximately 300 to 600 calories for most players, depending on body weight, play intensity, and whether you are playing singles or doubles. This is the standard session duration for recreational pickleball players.

Calorie Burn by Weight (60 Minutes)

Body Weight	Light (4.5 MET)	Moderate (5.5 MET)	Vigorous (6.5 MET)	Very Vigorous (7.5 MET)
60 kg (132 lbs)	284 kcal	347 kcal	410 kcal	473 kcal
70 kg (154 lbs)	331 kcal	404 kcal	478 kcal	551 kcal
80 kg (176 lbs)	378 kcal	462 kcal	546 kcal	630 kcal
90 kg (198 lbs)	425 kcal	520 kcal	614 kcal	709 kcal

Calculation Method

The calculation uses the standard MET formula:

Calories = MET × 3.5 × Weight (kg) ÷ 200 × 60 minutes

Research Validation

These estimates align with ACE-sponsored research that found recreational pickleball in older adults burned approximately 350 kcal per hour, with more vigorous play reaching 400 to 600 kcal per hour depending on intensity and player fitness level.

Maximizing Your Hour

• Play singles to increase movement and calorie burn
• Reduce rest time between points
• Challenge yourself with faster-paced rallies
• Play against opponents of similar or higher skill level

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• Main Pickleball Calorie Calculator
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