Swimming Calorie Calculator

Swimming is a full-body workout that burns significant calories while being gentle on joints and ideal for all fitness levels. Our calculator uses MET values specific to each swimming stroke and intensity to give you an accurate calorie burn estimate. Great for tracking pool workouts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does swimming burn per hour?

A 70 kg person burns roughly 400-700 calories per hour of swimming, depending on stroke and intensity. Butterfly burns the most (around 700 kcal/hr), followed by freestyle (500-600), backstroke (400-500), and breaststroke (400-500).

Which swimming stroke burns the most calories?

Butterfly burns the most calories per minute due to its intense full-body demands. However, most swimmers cannot sustain butterfly for long. For a full workout, moderate-pace freestyle typically results in the highest total calorie burn.

Is swimming good for weight loss?

Swimming is excellent for weight loss: it burns significant calories, works every major muscle group, is low-impact (no joint stress), and can be maintained into old age. Some research suggests cold water may slightly boost metabolic rate.

Does body fat affect swimming calorie burn?

Body fat provides buoyancy, meaning leaner swimmers may expend slightly more energy to stay afloat. However, heavier individuals burn more total calories due to the greater energy cost of moving more mass through water.

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