Calories Burned Walking Calculator
Estimate calories burned walking from your measurements.
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What this tool does
Estimate calories burned walking from your measurements. Editable MET defaults are rough activity examples; speed, incline and physiology alter energy use.
How to use the Calories Burned Walking Calculator
- Enter or select body weight in lb.
- Enter or select activity minutes.
- Enter or select activity met value.
- Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.
Formula
gross kcal=MET×3.5×weight kg/200×minutes; net above-rest kcal=(MET−1)×3.5×kg/200×minutes
- weight
- Body weight (lb, before metric conversion)
- minutes
- Activity minutes
- met
- Activity MET value
Editable MET defaults are rough activity examples; speed, incline and physiology alter energy use.
Worked example
For calories burned walking calculator, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Body weight: 150; Activity minutes: 30; Activity MET value: 3.5.
Inputs
- Body weight150 lb
- Activity minutes30
- Activity MET value3.5
Result
- Estimated gross calories (kcal)125.02
- Estimated net calories above rest89.3
Results explained
- Estimated gross calories (kcal)
- Estimated gross calories (kcal) from the formula above. Editable MET defaults are rough activity examples; speed, incline and physiology alter energy use.
- Estimated net calories above rest
- Estimated net calories above rest from the formula above. Editable MET defaults are rough activity examples; speed, incline and physiology alter energy use.
Frequently asked questions
gross kcal=MET×3.5×weight kg/200×minutes; net above-rest kcal=(MET−1)×3.5×kg/200×minutes
Editable MET defaults are rough activity examples; speed, incline and physiology alter energy use.
No. These are general-information estimates, not diagnosis, treatment, fertility advice or exercise clearance. Consult a qualified health professional.
Individual physiology, measurement technique and health conditions may cause large differences from model estimates.
No. BAC estimates never establish that driving is safe or legal; do not drive after drinking.