About the Rowing Calories Calculator
Calories burned rowing using the Concept2 formula from power output and time.
Also known as: erg calories, calories burned rowing, rowing machine calories.
How to use this calculator
- Enter average power, duration, weight unit and the other fields.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
kcal/hour = (watts × 4 × 0.8604) + 300
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Average power = 180 W
- Duration = 30 min
- Weight unit: kg
- Body weight = 80 kg
the calculator returns:
- Calories (Concept2): 460 kcal
- Adjusted for your weight: 460 kcal
- Per hour: 919 kcal