How Many Calories Does Jump Rope Burn?
A 70 kg person burns about 413 calories in 30 minutes of Jump Rope; the figure rises with body weight and duration.
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How many calories does Jump Rope burn?
Jumping rope is a practical, high-intensity exercise that burns a lot of calories in a short time.
Jumping rope is the most intense activity on this list and few people keep it going without stopping; in practice a session breaks into blocks of skipping and rest. The times in the table are the minutes the rope is actually turning, not the rests in between.
Jump Rope calories by weight and duration
| Weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 148 | 295 | 443 | 590 |
| 60 kg | 177 | 354 | 531 | 708 |
| 70 kg | 207 | 413 | 620 | 826 |
| 80 kg | 236 | 472 | 708 | 944 |
| 90 kg | 266 | 531 | 797 | 1,062 |
| 100 kg | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1,180 |
| 110 kg | 325 | 649 | 974 | 1,298 |
| 120 kg | 354 | 708 | 1,062 | 1,416 |
The figures above assume continuous skipping at a moderate tempo.
Values in the table are kilocalories (kcal), calculated as MET × weight × time; this page uses a MET value of 11.8 for Jump Rope. Use the calculator above for figures in between.
What changes the calories burned by Jump Rope?
- Rest blocks: a session of three minutes on and one minute off runs longer than its skipping time.
- Jump style: single-leg jumps and double-unders sit above plain skipping.
- Rope length: a rope that is not set to height produces extra corrective movement.
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 Jump Rope burn in one hour?
A 70 kg person burns about 826 calories in one hour (60 minutes) of Jump Rope. Heavier people and longer sessions burn more.
How does body weight affect calories burned by Jump Rope?
Calories burned rise with body weight: a 90 kg person burns about 531 calories in 30 minutes of Jump Rope, while a lighter person burns less in the same time.
How long does it take to burn 300 calories with Jump Rope?
A 70 kg person burns 300 calories in about 22 minutes of Jump Rope. A heavier person reaches the same figure in less time.
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