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Calories burned: badminton
An adult weighing 75 kg (165 lb) burns about 545 calories in an hour of badminton, depending on how hard they play.
By body weight, per hour
| Body weight | Social singles and doubles | Competitive match play |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 275 | 450 |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 330 | 540 |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 385 | 630 |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 440 | 720 |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 495 | 810 |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 550 | 900 |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 605 | 990 |
Total for the activity (MET x kg x hours), including what you burn at rest. An estimate: effort and position change it. 30 minutes = x 0.5, 90 minutes = x 1.5.
- Social singles and doubles: Listed as Badminton, social singles and doubles, general. (Compendium code 15030)
- Competitive match play: Listed as Badminton, competitive, match play. (Compendium code 15025)
Sources
- Herrmann SD, Willis EA, Ainsworth BE, et al. 2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities: a third update of the energy costs of human activities. J Sport Health Sci. 2024;13(1):6-12. Activity lists at pacompendium.com.