Volleyball Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned playing volleyball. Beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, competitive and casual play options.
30 min
60-90 min
2-3 hours
Beach volleyball burns more calories due to sand resistance and smaller team sizes
Get Weekly Training Tips
Join our newsletter for expert insights, training advice, and performance tips delivered to your inbox.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime. We respect your privacy.
About the Volleyball Calorie Calculator
Learn more about the calculator and its creator
Jonas
I have been playing team sports for over 10 years. I built this calculator to help athletes track their calorie burn during games and training sessions.
Volleyball Calorie Calculator
A 70 kg person burns approximately 280 calories per hour playing casual volleyball, 420 calories per hour in indoor recreational play, and 560 calories per hour in beach volleyball or competitive indoor matches. Beach volleyball typically burns the most due to sand resistance and smaller team sizes. Our calculator provides personalized estimates based on your weight, game type, and duration.
How the Calculator Works
The calculator uses MET values (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) based on volleyball type and intensity, from the Compendium of Physical Activities:
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET Values by Type
| Volleyball Type | MET Value | kcal/hour (60 kg) | kcal/hour (70 kg) | kcal/hour (80 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Volleyball | 8.0 | 480 | 560 | 640 |
| Competitive Indoor | 8.0 | 480 | 560 | 640 |
| Indoor Recreational | 6.0 | 360 | 420 | 480 |
| Casual Play | 4.0 | 240 | 280 | 320 |
MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al., 2011).
Calories Burned by Duration
Use these tables to quickly estimate calorie burn for common session lengths. Values are rounded to the nearest 5 kcal.
Indoor Recreational Volleyball (MET 6.0)
| Duration | 60 kg | 70 kg | 80 kg | 90 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | 180 kcal | 210 kcal | 240 kcal | 270 kcal |
| 45 minutes | 270 kcal | 315 kcal | 360 kcal | 405 kcal |
| 60 minutes | 360 kcal | 420 kcal | 480 kcal | 540 kcal |
| 90 minutes | 540 kcal | 630 kcal | 720 kcal | 810 kcal |
| 120 minutes | 720 kcal | 840 kcal | 960 kcal | 1,080 kcal |
Beach Volleyball (MET 8.0)
| Duration | 60 kg | 70 kg | 80 kg | 90 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | 240 kcal | 280 kcal | 320 kcal | 360 kcal |
| 45 minutes | 360 kcal | 420 kcal | 480 kcal | 540 kcal |
| 60 minutes | 480 kcal | 560 kcal | 640 kcal | 720 kcal |
| 90 minutes | 720 kcal | 840 kcal | 960 kcal | 1,080 kcal |
| 120 minutes | 960 kcal | 1,120 kcal | 1,280 kcal | 1,440 kcal |
Why Beach Volleyball Burns More Calories
Beach volleyball typically burns 30–40% more calories than indoor recreational volleyball for three main reasons:
- Sand resistance: Moving and jumping on sand requires significantly more effort than on a hard court. Each step, jump, and lateral movement costs more energy.
- Smaller teams (2v2): With only two players per side, each person covers more court and moves more per rally than in 6v6 indoor play.
- More explosive movements: Beach rallies often involve longer, more intense bursts of activity with shorter rest between points.
Example Calculation
For a 70 kg person playing beach volleyball for 60 minutes:
1. MET Value: 8.0 (beach volleyball)
2. Calculation: 8.0 × 70 × 1.0 = 560 calories
Note: Actual calorie burn varies based on playing intensity, position, rest periods between sets, and individual fitness level. Estimates are typically accurate within ±20–35%.
Related Calculators
Frequently Asked Questions
Playing volleyball burns approximately 280–560 calories per hour for a 70 kg person depending on game type. Casual backyard play burns around 280 kcal/hour, indoor recreational volleyball burns about 420 kcal/hour, and beach volleyball or competitive indoor matches burn approximately 560 kcal/hour. Use the calculator above with your weight and duration for a personalized estimate.
Volleyball burns 240–640 calories per hour depending on body weight and intensity. A 70 kg person burns approximately 280 kcal/hour playing casually, 420 kcal/hour in indoor recreational play, and 560 kcal/hour in beach volleyball or competitive matches. Heavier players burn more; lighter players burn less.
Beach volleyball burns approximately 480 calories per hour for a 60 kg person, 560 calories per hour for a 70 kg person, and 640 calories per hour for an 80 kg person. The higher burn rate compared to indoor volleyball is due to sand resistance, smaller teams (2v2), and more explosive movements per rally.
A 45-minute volleyball session burns approximately 270–405 kcal for indoor recreational play (60–90 kg) and 360–540 kcal for beach volleyball. A 70 kg person burns about 315 kcal in 45 minutes of indoor play and 420 kcal in 45 minutes of beach volleyball.
One hour of volleyball burns 240–720 kcal depending on body weight and game type. For a 70 kg person: casual play burns ~280 kcal, indoor recreational burns ~420 kcal, and beach or competitive play burns ~560 kcal. Use the calculator above for your exact weight and activity type.
Two hours of volleyball burns approximately 480–1,440 kcal depending on intensity and body weight. A 70 kg person burns about 560 kcal in 2 hours of casual play, 840 kcal in indoor recreational play, and 1,120 kcal in beach volleyball or competitive matches.
The MET values for volleyball from the Compendium of Physical Activities are: casual play = 4.0, indoor recreational = 6.0, beach volleyball = 8.0, and competitive indoor = 8.0. MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) measures exercise intensity relative to rest; higher values mean more calories burned per hour.
Yes — volleyball can support weight loss. Beach volleyball or competitive play burns 560+ calories per hour for a 70 kg person, which is comparable to running at a moderate pace. Playing 3–4 times per week for 60–90 minutes can create a meaningful calorie deficit when combined with a balanced diet.
How many calories do you burn playing volleyball?
How many calories does volleyball burn per hour?
How many calories does beach volleyball burn per hour?
How many calories does 45 minutes of volleyball burn?
How many calories does 1 hour of volleyball burn?
How many calories does 2 hours of volleyball burn?
What is the MET value for volleyball?
Does volleyball burn enough calories to lose weight?
Related Calculators
Other helpful calculators for Team Sports
Basketball Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned playing basketball with game, practice, and drill options
Soccer Calorie Calculator
Playing casual soccer burns ~490 calories per hour for a 70 kg person; competitive matches burn ~700 cal/hr. Calculate your exact soccer calorie burn by weight, intensity, and duration.
Badminton Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned playing badminton. Competitive, singles, doubles, and casual play options.