Calories Burned Jump Rope Calculator

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Health Updated 14 Jun 2026

Estimate how many calories you burn jumping rope. Enter your body weight, skipping speed, and how long you skipped, and this calculator returns the calories burned and your burn rate per minute using MET values. Jump rope is one of the most calorie-dense workouts minute for minute.

Formula

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
  • MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) rates how intense skipping is compared with resting (1 MET).
  • Calories burned = MET × your weight in kg × time in hours.
  • Jump rope METs are high — about 8.8 (slow) to 12.3 (fast) — which is why short sessions burn a lot.
  • Heavier people burn more for the same session because moving more mass takes more energy.
  • Because skipping is intense, most people work in short intervals rather than continuously — count only your active minutes.
  • This is an estimate; real burn varies with technique, rest, and effort.

70 kg person, moderate pace (MET 11.8), 15 minutes

Inputs
  • Body weight: 70 kg
  • Skipping intensity: 11.8
  • Duration: 15 min

Calories = 11.8 MET × 70 kg × 0.25 h ≈ 207 kcal, or about 13.8 kcal per minute — a very high burn rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories does jumping rope burn?
A lot for the time spent. A 70 kg person skipping at a moderate pace burns roughly 13–14 kcal per minute, so even 10–15 minutes adds up quickly.
Why is jump rope so efficient?
It uses your whole body and keeps your heart rate high, giving it a MET of around 9–12 — similar to running but in a smaller space and often in shorter bursts.
Should I count rest periods?
No. Enter only the minutes you're actively skipping. If you do intervals, add up the active time and leave out the breaks for a realistic estimate.
Is jump rope good for weight loss?
Yes. Its high calorie burn per minute makes it time-efficient for creating a deficit, and it also builds coordination and cardiovascular fitness.

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