How many calories does badminton burn? Roughly 280 calories an hour for a 70 kg player in social doubles, rising past 450 an hour in competitive singles — and it scales with your body weight. This guide gives the real Harvard Health and MET-based numbers for light, casual and competitive play across body weights, shows the simple formula so you can work out your own burn, and explains why the calorie counter on your watch is probably lying to you.
