Badminton Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned playing badminton. Competitive, singles, doubles, and casual play options.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
30 min
45-60 min
2+ hours
Singles burns more calories due to covering the entire court alone
457kcal
Calories Burned
457kcal/h
Per Hour
6.5MET
Intensity
High
Intensity Level
Game: Singles match
MET 6.5 - Full court coverage with continuous movement
This is approximately 22.8% of a 2000 kcal daily diet.
Badminton Benefits: Agility, reflexes, hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility
Fast-paced sport with rapid direction changes and explosive movements
Calorie Factors: Rally length, playing style, opponent skill level, court movement
Shuttlecock speeds can exceed 400 km/h in professional play!
Limitations: Calorie burn includes rest between points. Actual burn varies with rally intensity and duration.
Accuracy: Good ±15-25%
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About the Badminton 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 players track their calorie burn during matches and practice sessions using published MET values.
Badminton Calorie Calculator
Badminton burns between 300-550 calories per hour. Singles burns more than doubles since you cover the entire court alone.
How the Calculator Works
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET Values by Game Type
| Game Type | MET Value |
|---|---|
| Competitive/Tournament | 7.0 |
| Singles Match | 6.5 |
| Doubles Match | 5.0 |
| Casual/Recreational | 4.5 |
Example Calculation
For a 70 kg person playing singles for 60 minutes:
1. MET Value: 6.5 (singles)
2. Calculation: 6.5 × 70 × 1.0 = 455 calories