How many pints did that workout earn?

How the beer calculator works

Our beer calculator converts the calories you burn during exercise into "beer equivalents" — the number of pints you've earned based on the calories in your preferred beer.

Different beers have different calorie counts. A light beer might have 100 calories, while an IPA can have 200+ calories. Choose your favorite to see how many you've earned.

Popular beer calorie counts

Calorie-burning examples

Here's roughly how many calories common workouts burn (varies by weight and intensity):

• Running 5K: ~300–400 calories (1.5–2 pints)
• Cycling 30 min: ~250–350 calories (1.25–1.75 pints)
• Swimming 30 min: ~200–300 calories (1–1.5 pints)
• Weight Training 45 min: ~150–250 calories (0.75–1.25 pints)
• Marathon: ~2,500–3,500 calories (12–17 pints!)

How far to run off that pint

Roughly how far a 70kg person needs to run (or equivalent cycling) to earn back one beer:

Based on ~75 cal/km running and ~8.5 cal/min moderate cycling (70kg person).

The science (sort of)

Calorie counts from fitness trackers are estimates, not exact measurements. They're calculated using formulas that factor in your heart rate, weight, activity type, and duration. The margin of error is typically 15–30%.

The same applies to beer calories. A "150-calorie lager" varies by brand, serving size, and alcohol content. A 12oz Budweiser is 145 calories; a 12oz Heineken is 142; a pint of Guinness is 210.

So is this calculator scientifically precise? No. Is it more fun than a spreadsheet? Absolutely. That's the point. Beer Earner exists to make you smile after a workout and maybe motivate you to go a little further next time.

For what it's worth, the concept of EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) means your body continues burning calories after exercise. So your real pint count is probably a bit higher than what we show. You're welcome.