Calories burned during Basketball — calculator and tables
Basketball is estimated at about 6.5 METs. A 70 kg person may burn roughly 239 calories in 30 minutes or 478 calories in 60 minutes.
Basketball calorie calculator
Enter your body weight and duration to estimate calories burned for your own session.
Formula: calories per minute ≈ MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200.
Estimated burn
| Session | — |
| Calories / minute | — |
Calories by body weight
| Body weight | 30 minutes | 60 minutes | 90 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 kg / 121 lb | 188 kcal | 375 kcal | 563 kcal |
| 70 kg / 154 lb | 239 kcal | 478 kcal | 717 kcal |
| 85 kg / 187 lb | 290 kcal | 580 kcal | 870 kcal |
| 100 kg / 220 lb | 341 kcal | 682 kcal | 1024 kcal |
Calories by duration for a 70 kg person
| Duration | Estimated calories |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 80 kcal |
| 15 minutes | 119 kcal |
| 30 minutes | 239 kcal |
| 45 minutes | 358 kcal |
| 60 minutes | 478 kcal |
| 90 minutes | 717 kcal |
What changes the calorie burn?
Body weight, pace, technique, slope, resistance, rest time and fitness level can all change the real energy cost. MET values are averages, so the number is best used for planning rather than precision.
How to use Basketball in a weight-management plan
- Choose a frequency you can repeat consistently.
- Increase time, pace or resistance gradually.
- Do not automatically eat back every exercise calorie if fat loss is the goal.
- Use weekly trends in body weight, waist and fitness, not one workout number.
- Balance activity with sleep, recovery and enough protein.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does basketball burn in 30 minutes?
For a 70 kg adult, basketball at about 6.5 METs burns roughly 239 calories in 30 minutes. Heavier bodies usually burn more and lighter bodies usually burn less.
How many calories does basketball burn in 60 minutes?
For a 70 kg adult, basketball burns roughly 478 calories in 60 minutes using the MET estimate.
Is basketball good for weight loss?
Basketball can support weight loss when it helps create a sustainable calorie deficit. Food intake, consistency, recovery and total weekly activity matter more than one session estimate.
Why are calorie-burn estimates different across watches and calculators?
Different tools use different assumptions for METs, heart rate, body size, efficiency and intensity. Treat every result as an estimate, not a precise measurement.
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Method and sources
Estimates use standard MET-based calculations and the EKCal methodology. See Sources & Methodology. This page was last reviewed 2026-07-09.