Squash Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned playing squash. One of the highest calorie-burning racket sports. Competitive, general, and recreational options.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
20-30 min
45-60 min
75+ min
Squash is one of the highest calorie-burning sports due to constant movement in a confined space
633kcal
Calories Burned
844kcal/h
Per Hour
12MET
Intensity
Very High
Intensity Level
Intensity: Competitive/Tournament
MET 12 - Tournament-level play with maximum effort throughout
This is approximately 31.6% of a 2000 kcal daily diet.
Squash Benefits: Exceptional cardio, agility, reflexes, hand-eye coordination, mental focus
Often ranked as one of the healthiest sports in the world
High Burn Rate: Continuous movement in enclosed court with explosive direction changes
A 45-minute squash match can burn as much as running for 60+ minutes
Limitations: Calorie burn varies with rally length and opponent skill level. Includes brief rests between rallies.
Accuracy: Good ±15-25%
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About the Squash 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.
Squash Calorie Calculator
Squash burns between 500-900 calories per hour, making it one of the highest calorie-burning racket sports due to continuous movement in an enclosed court.
How the Calculator Works
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET Values by Intensity
| Intensity Level | MET Value |
|---|---|
| Competitive/Tournament | 12.0 |
| General Play | 9.0 |
| Recreational | 7.0 |
Example Calculation
For a 75 kg person playing general squash for 45 minutes:
1. MET Value: 9.0 (general play)
2. Calculation: 9.0 × 75 × 0.75 = 506 calories
Note: A 45-minute squash match can burn as many calories as running for 60+ minutes due to constant high-intensity movement.