Question 1

How many calories does a 80kg person burn swimming for 30 minutes?

Accepted Answer

At moderate pace, a 80kg person burns approximately 280 calories swimming for 30 minutes. At a slow pace: 200 kcal. Fast pace: 360 kcal.

Question 2

How many calories does a 80kg person burn swimming for 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

At moderate pace, a 80kg person burns approximately 560 calories swimming for 1 hour. At a slow pace: 400 kcal. Fast pace: 720 kcal.

Question 3

Is swimming a good exercise for weight loss in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Swimming burns 560 kcal per hour at moderate pace for a 80kg person. Combined with a calorie deficit diet, regular swimming can support sustainable weight loss.

Question 4

How accurate are calorie burn estimates?

Accepted Answer

These estimates use MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values and body weight. Actual calorie burn varies based on fitness level, terrain, temperature, and individual metabolism. Use as a guideline, not an exact measure.

Duration	Slow (5 MET)	Moderate (7 MET)	Fast (9 MET)
15 min	100 kcal	140 kcal	180 kcal
20 min	133 kcal	187 kcal	240 kcal
30 min	200 kcal	280 kcal	360 kcal
45 min	300 kcal	420 kcal	540 kcal
60 min	400 kcal	560 kcal	720 kcal
75 min	500 kcal	700 kcal	900 kcal
90 min	600 kcal	840 kcal	1080 kcal
120 min	800 kcal	1120 kcal	1440 kcal

Calories Burned Swimming — 80kg

Full Duration Table — Moderate Pace