Cykelkalorieeerberegner – Förbränning vid cykling
Calculate calories burned cycling based on your weight, speed, and duration. Works for road cycling, mountain biking, and stationary bikes.
Sådan bruges denne lommeregner
- Indtast Weight (kg)
- Indtast Duration (minutes)
- Indtast Intensity (0=leisurely <16km/h, 1=moderate 16-19km/h, 2=vigorous 19-22km/h, 3=racing 22+km/h)
- Klik på knappen Beregn
- Læs resultatet vist under lommeregneren
How Cycling Burns Calories
Calorie burn while cycling is estimated using MET values: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours). MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values for cycling range from 3.5 for leisurely riding to 10+ for competitive racing.
Body weight significantly impacts calorie burn — a heavier person burns more calories at the same speed because they require more energy to propel themselves.
Calories by Cycling Intensity
- Leisurely (<16 km/h): ~3.5 MET — approx. 245 cal/hour for 70 kg
- Moderate (16–19 km/h): ~5.8 MET — approx. 406 cal/hour
- Vigorous (19–22 km/h): ~8.0 MET — approx. 560 cal/hour
- Racing (22+ km/h): ~10.0 MET — approx. 700 cal/hour
Terrain also matters — cycling uphill can double or triple the calorie burn compared to flat ground at the same speed.
Cycling vs Other Cardio for Calorie Burn
Cycling is a highly efficient form of cardiovascular exercise:
- Low impact: Much gentler on joints than running
- Scalable: Easily adjusted from leisurely to intense
- Practical: Can serve as transportation
- Sustainable: Most people can cycle longer than they can run
For weight loss, consistency matters most. Cycling for 45–60 minutes most days of the week can create a significant calorie deficit when combined with proper nutrition.
Cykling Kalorier efter Intensitet
Omtrentlige kalorier pr. time cykling (70 kg).
| Intensitet | MET Værdi | Kalorier/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Very Light (< 13 km/h) | < 3 | 200–300 |
| Light (13–16 km/h) | 4–5 | 300–420 |
| Moderate (16–19 km/h) | 6–7 | 420–560 |
| Vigorous (19–22 km/h) | 8–10 | 560–700 |
| Racing (22–26 km/h) | 11–12 | 700–840 |
| Very Fast (> 26 km/h) | 13–16 | 840–1000+ |
Sidst opdateret: March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cycling burn belly fat?
Cycling burns overall body fat, including belly fat, when combined with a calorie deficit. You cannot spot-reduce fat from specific areas, but regular cycling will reduce total body fat percentage over time, which includes abdominal fat.
Is stationary bike as effective as outdoor cycling?
Yes — a stationary bike at equivalent intensity burns a similar number of calories. Some studies suggest outdoor cycling burns slightly more due to wind resistance and terrain variation, but the difference is modest. Consistency is more important than the mode.
How many calories do I need to burn to lose 1 kg of fat?
One kilogram of body fat contains approximately 7,700 calories. To lose 1 kg per week, you'd need a combined deficit of about 1,100 calories per day through diet and exercise — which is aggressive. A more sustainable 0.5 kg/week requires a 550 cal/day deficit.