Rowing Machine Calories Calculator
Rowing machines show calories on the console, and those numbers are often rough. This estimate uses your weight, the time you row and an effort level from a standard table of activities.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
The estimate multiplies a metabolic score for the effort by your weight in kilograms and the hours you row. The score is 7.0 for moderate rowing and 8.5 for vigorous rowing.
The table value is an average for the effort you choose, so it cannot see your stroke rate or the machine's settings. Use the result to compare sessions over time.
Worked example
Rowing for 20 min at 160 lb body weight, at the effort you chose, burns about 169 kcal.
Questions
Why does my console show something else?
Consoles use their own formulas and sensors. Two machines can disagree by a wide margin, so compare trends rather than single numbers.
What is the difference between moderate and vigorous?
Moderate rowing is steady, and you can still talk as you go. Vigorous rowing is hard, and talking is difficult for much of the session.
Does body weight matter?
Yes. A heavier body burns more energy for the same effort, so the weight you enter drives much of the answer.
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