StrengthModerate

Biceps Curls: Calories Burned per Hour

Standing dumbbell curls to train the upper arms. Estimate calories by time spent lifting, not repetitions alone; load, tempo and rest periods affect expenditure.

257
kcal per hour at 70 kg
129
kcal in 30 minutes
3.5
MET value

Estimated MET: 3.5, using resistance training with multiple exercises and 8–15 repetitions (2024 Compendium code 02054) as a proxy. This is not a biceps-curl-specific measurement; do not apply it to long rest periods. View reference activity.

Biceps Curls

Your calories burned

129kcal burned

Calories burned by body weight

Duration50 kg
(110 lbs)		60 kg
(132 lbs)		70 kg
(154 lbs)		80 kg
(176 lbs)		90 kg
(198 lbs)		100 kg
(220 lbs)
15 min465564748392
30 min92110129147165184
45 min138165193221248276
60 min184221257294331368

Calories = estimated MET × body weight in kg × hours × 1.05. Actual burn varies with fitness, effort and body composition.