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Calories Burned

Calories Burned Reading

Reading while seated is a restful activity with minimal calorie demand on the body.

Calculate Your Burn

Your Weight (kg)Duration (minutes)

Estimated Calories Burned

46

kcal in 30 min of reading

Pro Tip

Pair reading with a treadmill desk at a slow walk to stay lightly active.

Quick Reference: Reading Calories by Duration

Duration	60 kg	70 kg	80 kg	90 kg
15 min	20 kcal	23 kcal	26 kcal	29 kcal
30 min	39 kcal	46 kcal	52 kcal	59 kcal
45 min	59 kcal	68 kcal	78 kcal	88 kcal
60 min	78 kcal	91 kcal	104 kcal	117 kcal
90 min	117 kcal	137 kcal	156 kcal	176 kcal

How We Calculate

We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula, the standard method used by exercise physiologists. Reading has a MET value of 1.3.

Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)

This provides an estimate. Actual calories burned vary based on fitness level, intensity, age, and environmental conditions.

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