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How Long to Run to Burn 500 Calories at 70kg?

A 70kg person running at a MET of 8 needs approximately 53 minutes to burn 500 calories.

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter the calories you want to burn.
  2. Set the MET value for your activity (7 = jogging, 3.5 = brisk walk).
  3. Enter your body weight.
  4. Read the required exercise duration.

Find out how many minutes of running it takes to burn 500 calories if you weigh 70kg.

Frequently asked questions

What is MET value?
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a measure of exercise intensity. A MET of 1 is sitting quietly; walking briskly is about 3.5, jogging 7, running fast 10+.
Why does body weight affect calorie burn?
Heavier people move more mass against gravity, so they burn more calories for the same activity. This calculator uses the standard MET formula that accounts for body weight.