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Calories Burned Standing Calculator

Standing burns a little more than sitting, and how much depends on whether you are still or active on your feet. Enter your weight and time to get an estimate from MET values.

How to use
  1. Enter your body weight and how long you stood.
  2. Pick the intensity: quiet, working, or active standing.
Duration
Calories burned standing
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vs. sitting
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MET value
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Burn rate
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% more than sitting
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Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian before acting on health figures.
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Reference ranges

ActivityMET value
Sitting (baseline)1.3
Quiet standing1.5
Standing while working2.0
Active standing2.5

Common questions

How many more calories does standing burn than sitting?

Only a little. Quiet standing is about MET 1.5 versus 1.3 for sitting, so a 150 lb person burns roughly 8 to 12 extra calories per hour.

Does a standing desk burn a lot of calories?

Not on its own, but it adds up. A few hours of standing each workday can mean an extra 50 to 100 calories, and it encourages more movement.

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