How many calories does cycling 10 miles burn?

At a moderate 12–14 mph pace (about 45 min for 10 miles), a 165-lb person burns roughly 450 calories.

Is cycling better than running for calorie burn?

Per minute, vigorous cycling and running burn similar calories. Cycling is lower-impact, so most people can sustain it longer.

Cycling Calories Calculator

Quick answer: Enter weight, time, and intensity to calculate calories burned cycling.

Calculate exactly how many calories you burn cycling based on your bodyweight, ride duration, and intensity. Uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from the Compendium of Physical Activities — leisure pace burns ~4 METs while racing burns ~12 METs.

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Bodyweight (lbs)

Duration (min)

Intensity

Calories Burned

449

Cycling 45 min at moderate (12–14 mph) (MET 8) burns about 449 calories. Rate: 599 cal/hour.

Total calories

449 cal

Per hour

599 cal/hr

MET value

How to Use This Cycling Calories Calculator

1Enter your bodyweight in lbs.
2Enter ride duration in minutes.
3Select your intensity level (leisure → racing).
4Read total calories and calories per hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

: At a moderate 12–14 mph pace (about 45 min for 10 miles), a 165-lb person burns roughly 450 calories.
: Per minute, vigorous cycling and running burn similar calories. Cycling is lower-impact, so most people can sustain it longer.

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