Ice Skating Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned ice skating. Speed skating, ice hockey, figure skating, vigorous, and recreational options.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
30 min
60-90 min
2+ hours
Speed skating is one of the highest calorie-burning activities in winter sports
492kcal
Calories Burned
492kcal/h
Per Hour
7MET
Intensity
High
Intensity Level
Type: General recreational
MET 7 - Comfortable pace recreational skating
This is approximately 24.6% of a 2000 kcal daily diet.
Ice Skating Benefits: Leg strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness, joint mobility, core stability
Low-impact on joints while providing excellent cardiovascular exercise
Calorie Factors: Skating speed, technique efficiency, ice conditions, cold environment
Beginners often burn more calories due to inefficient technique and extra effort
Limitations: Public skating sessions may include rest periods. Competitive values assume continuous skating.
Accuracy: Moderate ±20-30%
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About the Ice Skating 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 winter sports enthusiasts track their calorie burn using published MET values.
Ice Skating Calorie Calculator
Ice skating burns between 350-1000 calories per hour, with speed skating at the top. It's one of the best low-impact cardio workouts available.
How the Calculator Works
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET Values by Skating Type
| Skating Type | MET Value |
|---|---|
| Speed Skating (Competitive) | 13.0 |
| Fast/Vigorous | 9.0 |
| Ice Hockey | 8.0 |
| General Recreational | 7.0 |
| Figure Skating | 6.0 |
| Leisurely | 5.0 |
Example Calculation
For a 70 kg person doing general recreational skating for 90 minutes:
1. MET Value: 7.0 (general recreational)
2. Calculation: 7.0 × 70 × 1.5 = 735 calories