Walking Calorie Calculator
Enter weight, speed, and duration to estimate calories burned.
Calories per min ~= (MET * 3.5 * body mass_kg) / 200
Total Calories ~= Calories/min * Duration(min)
Speed -> MET mapping adjusted for incline
Weight 70 kg, speed 5 km/h (MET~=3.5), 30 minutes -> ~36.75 kcal per 10 min *3 = 110.25 kcal.
How are calories estimated?
We estimate based on weight, speed (mapped to METs), duration, and optional incline. MET = metabolic equivalent of task.
What speeds correspond to METs?
Approx: 3–3.5 km/h ~= 2–2.8 METs; 4–5.5 km/h ~= 2.8–3.5 METs; 6+ km/h ~= 4.3–5+ METs. Incline raises MET slightly.
Is the estimate exact?
It is a widely used estimate, but individual burn varies with biomechanics, terrain, temperature, and fitness.
Can I enter miles?
Convert: 1 mph ~= 1.609 km/h. A miles-based version can be added if preferred.
How are calories estimated?
We estimate based on body weight, walking speed (METs), duration, and optional incline.
What are METs?
MET is metabolic equivalent. 3.5 MET ~= easy walking; 5.0+ MET ~= brisk walking. We map speed to METs.
📐 Formula
Calories per min ~= (MET * 3.5 * body mass_kg) / 200
Total Calories ~= Calories/min * Duration(min)
Speed -> MET mapping adjusted for incline
📝 Example Calculation
Weight 70 kg, speed 5 km/h (MET~=3.5), 30 minutes -> ~36.75 kcal per 10 min *3 = 110.25 kcal.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How are calories estimated?▼
We estimate based on weight, speed (mapped to METs), duration, and optional incline. MET = metabolic equivalent of task.
What speeds correspond to METs?▼
Approx: 3–3.5 km/h ~= 2–2.8 METs; 4–5.5 km/h ~= 2.8–3.5 METs; 6+ km/h ~= 4.3–5+ METs. Incline raises MET slightly.
Is the estimate exact?▼
It is a widely used estimate, but individual burn varies with biomechanics, terrain, temperature, and fitness.
Can I enter miles?▼
Convert: 1 mph ~= 1.609 km/h. A miles-based version can be added if preferred.
How are calories estimated?▼
We estimate based on body weight, walking speed (METs), duration, and optional incline.
What are METs?▼
MET is metabolic equivalent. 3.5 MET ~= easy walking; 5.0+ MET ~= brisk walking. We map speed to METs.