Table Tennis Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned playing table tennis. Competitive, singles, doubles, and casual play options.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
15-30 min
45-60 min
2+ hours
Competitive play with longer rallies and faster reactions burns more calories
422kcal
Calories Burned
422kcal/h
Per Hour
6MET
Intensity
Moderate
Intensity Level
Game: Competitive/Tournament
MET 6 - Maximum effort with fast reflexes and footwork
This is approximately 21.1% of a 2000 kcal daily diet.
Table Tennis Benefits: Hand-eye coordination, reflexes, mental acuity, balance, low impact cardio
Gentle on joints while improving cognitive function and reaction time
Calorie Factors: Rally speed, movement around table, playing style, skill level
Professional players can hit the ball at over 100 km/h with incredible spin
Limitations: Calorie burn varies based on rally intensity and duration. Includes rest between points and games.
Accuracy: Good ±15-25%
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About the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) 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.
Table Tennis Calorie Calculator
Table tennis burns between 250-450 calories per hour, depending on intensity. Competitive play with longer rallies burns the most.
How the Calculator Works
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET Values by Game Type
| Game Type | MET Value |
|---|---|
| Competitive/Tournament | 6.0 |
| Singles Match | 5.0 |
| Doubles/Casual | 4.0 |
Example Calculation
For a 70 kg person playing competitive table tennis for 60 minutes:
1. MET Value: 6.0 (competitive)
2. Calculation: 6.0 × 70 × 1.0 = 420 calories