1 Hour Kayaking Calories Calculator

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

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MET values from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities

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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