Calories Burned Skiing 1 Hour Calculator
Calculate calories burned in a 1-hour skiing session. Standard reference for hourly calorie burn.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
MET: 7 for moderate downhill skiing
541kcal
Total Calories Burned
541kcal/hr
Calories per Hour
7.7MET
Metabolic Equivalent
27.1%
of 2000 kcal Diet
A 60-minute downhill skiing session at moderate intensity burns approximately 541 calories for a 70 kg person.
Note: Actual calorie burn varies based on terrain, technique, elevation changes, and individual fitness level. Downhill skiing includes rest periods on lifts. These estimates use validated MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
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1-Hour Skiing Calculation
Calories Burned Skiing 1 Hour
A 60-minute skiing session burns approximately 400 to 910 calories depending on the skiing style, intensity, and your body weight.
One hour of active skiing provides substantial calorie burn and cardiovascular benefits. This is a common session length for gym ski machines and represents significant active time during a resort ski day or cross-country outing.
Calories Burned in 1 Hour by Skiing Type
| Skiing Type | 60 kg | 70 kg | 80 kg | 90 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Skiing | 420 kcal | 490 kcal | 560 kcal | 630 kcal |
| Cross-Country (Classic) | 450 kcal | 525 kcal | 600 kcal | 675 kcal |
| Cross-Country (Skate) | 630 kcal | 735 kcal | 840 kcal | 945 kcal |
| Ski Touring | 540 kcal | 630 kcal | 720 kcal | 810 kcal |
| NordicTrack/Ski Machine | 420 kcal | 490 kcal | 560 kcal | 630 kcal |
Comparison to Other Activities (1 Hour)
For a 70 kg person, one hour of skiing compares to:
- Running at 8 km/h: ~500 kcal
- Cycling at 20 km/h: ~450 kcal
- Swimming laps: ~500 kcal
- Cross-country skate skiing: ~735 kcal
Note: Use our main Skiing Calorie Calculator for personalized results with snow conditions and heart rate adjustments.