Walking Calories Calculator

Calories burned walking by speed, time or distance. Free, private and instant.

How to use the Walking Calories

  1. Pick metric (cm, kg) or imperial (ft, in, lb) units.
  2. Enter weight.
  3. Choose walking speed: Slow stroll (3.2 km/h, 2 mph), Average (4.8 km/h, 3 mph), Brisk (5.6 km/h, 3.5 mph), Very brisk (6.4 km/h, 4 mph) and more.
  4. Choose I know my: Walking time or Distance.
  5. Answer any extra questions that appear for your choices.
  6. Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.

About the Walking Calories

Find how many calories you burn walking by choosing your speed and either your walking time or the distance. The calculator uses MET values for each walking speed and also estimates steps.

Also known as: calories burned walking, walking calorie counter, steps and walking calories, walking weight loss calculator.

Worked example

Calories burned walking: 184 kcal (45 min · 3.6 km). Walking 3.6 km in 45 minutes burns about 184 kcal.

Formula and cut-offs

Calories = MET x body weight (kg) x hours. Walking METs: 3.2 km/h 2.8; 4.8 km/h 3.5; 5.6 km/h 4.3; 6.4 km/h 5.0; 8 km/h 8.3.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories does a 30 minute walk burn?

A 70 kg person burns roughly 100 to 150 kcal walking briskly for 30 minutes.

Is walking good for weight loss?

Yes. Walking is low impact, easy to sustain and adds to your daily calorie burn.

How many steps is a kilometre?

About 1,300 steps, depending on your stride.

How many calories does walking for 45 minutes burn at 70 kg?

Calories burned walking: 184 kcal (45 min · 3.6 km). Walking 3.6 km in 45 minutes burns about 184 kcal. Enter your own numbers above for a personal result.

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