Most people will burn 315-580 calories in 30 minutes of jump rope. The number of calories you burn depends on your weight and the intensity of your skipping. A 150-pound (68kg) person jumping rope at 83 skips a minute will burn 315 calories in 30 minutes. A 200-pound (90.8kg) person jumping rope at 140 skips a minute will burn 587 calories in 30 minutes.