Calories burned jump rope
Jump rope is among the highest calorie-burn-per-minute activities. Even 15 minutes burns 200+ kcal for most adults.
Light
617
kcal/hr
Moderate
848
kcal/hr
Vigorous
1002
kcal/hr
For a 170 lb adult.
Calculator
MET-based formula. Adjust weight and duration.
Calories burned
848 kcal
170 lb · 60 min · moderate
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What it is
Skipping rope at moderate to fast pace. Boxing-style training move that became its own workout.
What changes the burn
- Pace and skill level (advanced jumpers go faster, longer)
FAQ
Is 10 minutes of jump rope enough exercise?
10 minutes of solid jumping equals roughly 30 minutes of jogging in calorie burn. Effective if you can't do it longer.
How calories burned is calculated
kcal = MET × kg × h
Jump rope · MET 11 · ≈ 848 kcal/hr · 77 kg · moderate
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