Walking Calories Calculator
Calculate calories burned walking by weight, duration, and pace — from slow strolling to power walking.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
This tool provides general sports and fitness estimates for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice — consult a physician before starting or intensifying training, especially if you have a cardiovascular condition.
About the Walking Calories Calculator
The walking calories calculator estimates energy burned from your weight, time and walking speed, with MET values from 2.5 for a slow stroll to 5 for power walking. Walking is the easiest activity to add to a day, and brisk walking counts as moderate-intensity exercise.
How to use it
- 1Enter your weight in kilograms.
- 2Enter the walking time.
- 3Choose the pace and press Calculate.
Worked example
30 minutes at a moderate 4.5 km/h for a 70 kg person burns about 3.5 × 70 × 0.5 ≈ 123 kcal.
How it works
Formula
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours). Walking MET: Slow=2.5, Moderate=3.5, Brisk=4.3, Power=5.0.
Common use cases
- Planning daily walks
- Logging activity
- Comparing paces
Frequently asked questions
A:A 70 kg person walking at moderate pace (4.5 km/h) burns about 122 calories in 30 minutes.
A:Yes — doubling pace roughly doubles calorie burn. Brisk walking burns nearly as much as slow jogging per minute.
A:Walking 30+ minutes daily at brisk pace meets WHO physical activity guidelines and has proven health benefits.
A:At moderate pace (4.5 km/h), 30 minutes covers about 3–3.5 km or roughly 4,000–4,500 steps.
A:Yes — a 5% incline increases calorie burn by ~30%; a 10% incline by ~50%.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Formulas follow published sports-science literature and official league definitions (Karvonen heart rate reserve, Cooper and Bruce protocols, MET compendium values, and standard baseball, cricket, and basketball statistics).
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