Calories burned: Billiards / pool
Mostly standing at the table - light but not sitting-still work.
≈ 88 kcal in 30 min at 70 kg
Reviewed by the Exercise Calorie Calculator editorial team · · Method & sources
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Estimated kcal for billiards / pool (MET 2.5) by session length and body weight. Values are rounded estimates.
| Duration | 50 kg | 60 kg | 70 kg | 85 kg | 100 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 21 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 42 |
| 15 min | 31 | 38 | 44 | 53 | 63 |
| 20 min | 42 | 50 | 58 | 71 | 83 |
| 30 min | 63 | 75 | 88 | 106 | 125 |
| 45 min | 94 | 113 | 131 | 159 | 188 |
| 1 h | 125 | 150 | 175 | 213 | 250 |
| 1.5 h | 188 | 225 | 263 | 319 | 375 |
Imperial check: 154 lb ≈ 70 kg · 187 lb ≈ 85 kg · 220 lb ≈ 100 kg.
About this estimate
Billiards / pool carries a MET of 2.5(light intensity) in the Compendium of Physical Activities — the research standard for energy-cost data (source database, see also our full methodology). The calculator uses:
calories = MET × weight (kg) × hours
So for a 70 kg person, one hour of billiards / pool costs about175 kcal. Effort matters: going harder, adding hills, carrying load or rushing intervals all push the real number up; breaks and easy pacing pull it down.
How to burn more
- Add intervals — 1 minute hard, 2 minutes easy — to raise average intensity.
- Extend the session gradually; an extra 10 minutes adds ~29 kcal at 70 kg.
- Combine with a second activity — see the compare tray in the calculator above.
- Keep non-exercise movement high on rest days (walking, stairs, chores).
Estimate only — not medical advice. Real-world burn depends on fitness, body composition, age, weather and terrain.
Billiards / pool calorie FAQ
How many calories does billiards / pool burn in 30 minutes?
For a 70 kg (154 lb) person, billiards / pool burns about 88 kcal in 30 minutes at its standard intensity (MET 2.5). Heavier people burn more, lighter people less — the chart below shows common weights.
How many calories does billiards / pool burn in an hour?
About 175 kcal for a 70 kg person at MET 2.5. Double the time roughly doubles the burn, assuming steady effort throughout.
What is the MET of billiards / pool?
The MET (metabolic equivalent of task) of billiards / pool is 2.5 — light intensity. The formula is: calories = MET × weight(kg) × hours. Example at 70 kg: 2.5 × 70 × 1 h = 175 kcal.