Calories Burned Swimming Calculator

Understanding Calories Burned While Swimming

Swimming is one of the most effective full-body workouts that can help you burn calories and improve your overall fitness. The number of calories burned depends on several factors:

Intensity Levels

  • Leisurely Swimming (4.8 METs): Perfect for beginners and recovery sessions
  • Moderate Effort (6.0 METs): Sustainable pace for longer workouts
  • Vigorous Effort (8.3 METs): High-intensity training for experienced swimmers
  • Treading Water (3.5 METs): Great for water aerobics and active recovery