This tennis calorie calculator estimates calories burned based on body weight, match duration, and intensity. Tennis singles burns 400–600 calories per hour for most adults.
Calculate Tennis Calories
How to Use the Tennis Calorie Calculator
This tennis calorie calculator uses MET values for different types of tennis play. Enter your weight, session duration, and activity type to get your estimated calorie burn.
Tennis Calorie Reference
For a 70 kg player: Singles recreational (1hr) ≈ 420 kcal. Singles competitive (1hr) ≈ 511 kcal. Doubles recreational (1hr) ≈ 350 kcal. Practice hitting (1hr) ≈ 315 kcal. A typical 2-hour competitive singles match burns 700–1,200+ calories for most adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tennis calorie calculator free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required.
How many calories do you burn playing tennis?
A 155-pound person burns approximately 400–500 calories per hour playing singles tennis and 300–400 calories in doubles. Competitive matches burn more than practice. A typical 1-hour singles match burns 350–500 calories depending on intensity and body weight.
Is tennis good for weight loss?
Yes — tennis combines cardio, agility, and strength. The stop-and-start movement pattern is highly metabolic. Playing 3–4 times per week provides significant calorie deficit and cardiovascular fitness improvement.
Does doubles tennis burn as many calories as singles?
Doubles burns approximately 20–25% fewer calories than singles because court coverage is shared and rallies tend to be shorter. However, doubles at competitive level can match singles intensity.
How does tennis compare to other sports for calorie burn?
Tennis burns roughly 400–600 cal/hr (singles), similar to running at 5 mph (493 cal/hr) or cycling at 12–14 mph (480 cal/hr). The irregular sprinting pattern makes tennis excellent for cardiovascular health and metabolic fitness.