Walking Calories Calculator
Estimate calories burned while walking, based on your weight and walking duration.
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Enter your weight and walking duration to estimate calories burned.
kg
minutes
Your result
140 kcal
Calories burned
Calories per minute4.66 kcal/min
AI explanation
Formula
Calories/min = 3.8 (walking MET) × 3.5 × weight(kg) / 200. Total = calories/min × durationWorked example
70kg, 30 minutes of walking
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 70 |
| Duration | 30 |
| Calories burned | 140 |
Assumptions
- Uses a MET value of 3.8 for walking at a moderate pace (about 5 km/h), from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Faster or slower walking, or an incline, would change actual burn.
- Informational only.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does walking burn?
At a moderate pace, a 70kg person burns roughly 140 kcal in 30 minutes of walking — actual burn scales with your weight and pace.
Does walking faster burn more calories?
Yes — a brisker pace has a higher MET value, meaning more calories burned per minute. This calculator uses a moderate-pace MET of 3.8; a fast walk can be higher.
Is walking as effective as running for calorie burn?
Per minute, running burns more (see the Running Calories Calculator) — but walking is lower impact and more sustainable for longer durations, which can offset the difference.
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Sources
- 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET values — Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Effective 01-08-2011, reviewed 13-09-2026.
This calculator provides a general estimate only and does not constitute personalized medical or fitness advice.
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