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Calcimator

Paddling Calorie Calculator

Estimate calories burned kayaking, canoeing, or SUP paddling using MET values, body weight, duration, and stroke rate.

Inputs

Results

Total calories burned

386

Calories per minute6.4
Effective MET5
Total strokes2,400
Estimated fat burned (g)21.4
Recommended water (L)0.7
Calories Per Stroke0.16
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter your body weight in lbs.
  2. Set the total paddling duration in minutes for your session.
  3. Choose the activity intensity: leisure, moderate, vigorous touring, whitewater, SUP, or racing.
  4. Enter your typical stroke rate in strokes per minute (leisure ~30, moderate ~40, racing ~70+).
  5. Read Total Calories Burned and Calories per Minute to plan your fueling and post-paddle nutrition.
  6. Check Recommended Water (L) to stay properly hydrated throughout the session.
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