Compendium category · 11 activities
Transportation
All 11 transportation activities in the Compendium, ranked by energy cost. The hardest is bicycling for transportation at 592 kcal an hour; the middle of the pack sits near 206.
| # | Activity | MET | 30 min | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bicycling for transportation | 8.05 | 296 | 592 |
| 2 | E-bike for transportation | 6.8 | 250 | 500 |
| 3 | Pulling rickshaw | 6.3 | 232 | 463 |
| 4 | Pushing plane in and out of hangar | 6 | 221 | 441 |
| 5 | Walking for transportation | 3.5 | 129 | 257 |
| 6 | Motor scooter | 2.8 | 103 | 206 |
| 7 | Truck | 2.5 | 92 | 184 |
| 8 | Automobile or light truck driving | 2 | 74 | 147 |
| 9 | Flying airplane or helicoptor | 1.8 | 66 | 132 |
| 10 | Riding in a bus or train | 1.3 | 48 | 96 |
| 11 | Riding in a car or truck | 1.3 | 48 | 96 |
Kilocalories for a 70 kg adult. Click any activity for the full weight and intensity breakdown.
SOURCE·2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities·REVIEWED JUL 2026
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