Calories Burned Standing vs Sitting Calculator
Calculate how many extra calories you burn by standing instead of sitting. Personalized by weight and desk hours.
Calories Burned Standing vs Sitting Calculator
See how many extra calories you burn by standing instead of sitting at work
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about MoveToZero.
How many more calories does standing burn compared to sitting?
Standing burns approximately 8 more calories per hour than sitting for an average-weight person. Over an 8-hour workday, that is 64 extra calories. While this adds up over time, walking burns about 150 extra calories per hour — nearly 20x more than standing alone.
Can I lose weight just by standing at work?
Standing alone is unlikely to cause significant weight loss. Standing for 4 hours daily burns only about 32 extra calories — equivalent to a single almond. For meaningful weight management, combine standing with regular walking breaks. MoveToZero helps you take frequent walking breaks that dramatically increase your daily calorie burn.
How does my weight affect calories burned while standing?
Heavier individuals burn more calories both sitting and standing because it takes more energy to maintain body position. A 90kg person burns about 135 cal/hr sitting and 162 cal/hr standing. But regardless of weight, the key to health is not just standing — it is getting regular movement throughout the day.
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