MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target)
Score your week in MET-minutes against the WHO 500–1000 target — the metric behind '150 minutes of exercise'.
The familiar '150–300 minutes moderate or 75–150 vigorous' guideline is really one currency: 500–1000 MET-minutes, with vigorous minutes counting double. The dose-response curve is steepest at the start — going from 0 to 500 buys more health than going from 1000 to 2000.
Formula
For general information only — not medical or training advice. Estimates vary between individuals; consult a qualified professional before changing your exercise or nutrition routine.
Score your week in MET-minutes against the WHO 500–1000 target — the metric behind '150 minutes of exercise'. The MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target) is a free, private met minutes tool — every result computes instantly in your browser with no sign-up and no data upload.
About MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target)
The familiar '150–300 minutes moderate or 75–150 vigorous' guideline is really one currency: 500–1000 MET-minutes, with vigorous minutes counting double. It applies MET-min = moderate minutes × 4 + vigorous minutes × 8. Use the MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target) to get an instant, clearly-explained result with the working shown step by step — free, private and with the source method cited.
How to use MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target)
- 1Enter your details in the MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target) input fields above.
- 2The result updates instantly with the working and reference bands shown.
- 3Adjust any value to explore how it changes the outcome — it's free and unlimited.
Why use MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target)?
- ✓Instant met minutes result that recomputes as you type — no waiting, no page reloads
- ✓100% client-side: your health data never leaves your browser
- ✓Shows the actual formula and your numbers substituted in, so you can see exactly how the result is reached
- ✓Based on published, citable sources (WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour, 2020)
- ✓Free forever with no sign-up, account or app install
Frequently asked questions
How does the MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target) work?+
The familiar '150–300 minutes moderate or 75–150 vigorous' guideline is really one currency: 500–1000 MET-minutes, with vigorous minutes counting double. The calculation uses the formula: MET-min = moderate minutes × 4 + vigorous minutes × 8. Everything runs instantly in your browser as you type — your inputs are never uploaded.
Is the MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target) accurate, and what is it based on?+
The method is traceable to authoritative sources, including WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour, 2020; Arem H et al., JAMA Intern Med 2015 — activity dose and mortality. Results are estimates — individual variation always applies, so treat the output as a well-grounded starting point.
Is the MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target) free and private?+
Yes. It's completely free with no sign-up, and all computation happens locally in your browser, so none of your health data ever leaves your device.
Can I use this for medical decisions?+
This tool is for general fitness information only, not medical or training advice. Consult a professional before changing your routine.
What can I use the MET-Minutes Calculator (WHO Activity Target) for?+
It's commonly used for met minutes, who physical activity guidelines, 150 minutes exercise. Score your week in MET-minutes against the WHO 500–1000 target — the metric behind '150 minutes of exercise'.
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