Metabolic Equivalents Mets Calculator

Introduction & Importance

Metabolic equivalents (METs) are a unit of measurement used to express the intensity of physical activities. One MET is defined as the energy expended while sitting quietly, which is approximately 3.5 ml of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute…

For more information, see the CDC’s guide on adult physical activity and the MET values for various activities from the National Institutes of Health.