1 Hour Kayaking Calories Calculator

Calculate calories burned in a 1 hour kayaking session. Standard duration for recreational paddling.

By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators

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MET values from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities

Your Results

492kcal

Calories Burned

8.2kcal/min

Per Minute

7.0MET

Metabolic Equivalent

24.6%

of 2000 kcal Diet

98min

Walking Equivalent

A 60 minute moderate kayaking session at 155 lb burns approximately 492 calories.

Session: Moderate Intensity

Steady paddling with moderate effort, good workout pace

Equivalent to 98 minutes of brisk walking at 3.5 mph.

Kayaking Benefits: Upper body strength, core stability, cardiovascular fitness, low-impact exercise, stress relief

Full-body workout engaging arms, shoulders, back, and core muscles

Note: Calorie estimates based on 2024 Compendium MET values. Actual burn varies with water conditions, wind, current, kayak type, stroke technique, and individual fitness level.

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1 Hour Kayaking Calculation

1 Hour Kayaking Calorie Calculation

Kayaking for 1 hour burns approximately 300 to 840 calories, depending on weight and paddling intensity. One hour is the most common duration for recreational kayaking sessions and provides excellent calorie burn.

Calorie Burn by Weight (60 Minutes)

Body Weight Recreational (5.0 MET) Moderate (7.0 MET) Vigorous (12.0 MET)
60 kg (132 lbs) 300 kcal 420 kcal 720 kcal
70 kg (154 lbs) 350 kcal 490 kcal 840 kcal
80 kg (176 lbs) 400 kcal 560 kcal 960 kcal
90 kg (198 lbs) 450 kcal 630 kcal 1080 kcal

Calculation Method

Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × 1 hour

Distance Covered in 1 Hour

Intensity Approximate Speed Distance in 1 Hour
Recreational 3 mph 3 miles (4.8 km)
Moderate 4 mph 4 miles (6.4 km)
Vigorous 5 mph 5 miles (8 km)

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