How Many Calories Does Dancing Burn?
A 70 kg person burns about 193 calories in 30 minutes of Dancing; the figure rises with body weight and duration.
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How many calories does Dancing burn?
Social dancing is an enjoyable, moderate-intensity way to burn energy.
Intensity in dancing varies widely by style; slow ballroom and fast rhythmic dances do not sit in the same range. Dancing is also intermittent, and the pauses between tracks lower the average tempo.
Dancing calories by weight and duration
| Weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 69 | 138 | 206 | 275 |
| 60 kg | 83 | 165 | 248 | 330 |
| 70 kg | 96 | 193 | 289 | 385 |
| 80 kg | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 |
| 90 kg | 124 | 248 | 371 | 495 |
| 100 kg | 138 | 275 | 413 | 550 |
| 110 kg | 151 | 303 | 454 | 605 |
| 120 kg | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 |
The figures above assume social dancing at a moderate tempo.
Values in the table are kilocalories (kcal), calculated as MET × weight × time; this page uses a MET value of 5.5 for Dancing. Use the calculator above for figures in between.
What changes the calories burned by Dancing?
- Dance style: the per-minute figure rises as the rhythm gets faster.
- Between tracks: pauses are not part of the time in the table.
- Jumps and turns: figures that leave the floor raise intensity noticeably.
For informational purposes only — not medical advice. If you have symptoms or a medical condition, consult a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does Dancing burn in one hour?
A 70 kg person burns about 385 calories in one hour (60 minutes) of Dancing. Heavier people and longer sessions burn more.
How does body weight affect calories burned by Dancing?
Calories burned rise with body weight: a 90 kg person burns about 248 calories in 30 minutes of Dancing, while a lighter person burns less in the same time.
How long does it take to burn 300 calories with Dancing?
A 70 kg person burns 300 calories in about 47 minutes of Dancing. A heavier person reaches the same figure in less time.
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