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Calories burned: basketball
An adult weighing 75 kg (165 lb) burns about 525 calories in an hour of basketball, depending on how hard they play.
By body weight, per hour
| Body weight | Shooting around or casual play | Full-court game |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 300 | 400 |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 360 | 480 |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 420 | 560 |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 480 | 640 |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 540 | 720 |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 600 | 800 |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 660 | 880 |
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.
- Shooting around or casual play: Listed as Basketball, non-game, general. (Compendium code 15050)
- Full-court game: Listed as Basketball, game. (Compendium code 15040)
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.