Watts to Mets Calculator

Calculate Mets from Watts



Formula

To calculate the Metabolic Equivalent (M):

\[ M = \frac{W}{W_b \times 3.5} \]

Where:

What is Watts to Mets?

Watts to Mets is a conversion used to measure the intensity of physical activities. A Met, or metabolic equivalent, is a unit that describes the energy expenditure of a specific activity. It is defined as the ratio of the rate of energy expended during an activity to the rate of energy expended at rest. On the other hand, a watt is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy conversion or transfer. Therefore, converting watts to Mets allows for a more accurate understanding of how much energy is being used during a physical activity.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ M = \frac{200}{70 \times 3.5} = 0.82 \text{ Mets} \]

The Metabolic Equivalent is 0.82 Mets.