How it works
- MET
- the intensity of the activity, set by pace
- weight
- your body weight in kilograms
- minutes
- how long you walked
This is an estimate from population averages (the Compendium of Physical Activities). Real burn varies with fitness, terrain, incline and stride, so treat it as a guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does walking burn?
It depends on weight, pace and time. A 70 kg person walking briskly for 30 minutes burns roughly 160 kcal.
How many calories does a 30-minute walk burn?
At a moderate pace, about 130 kcal for a 70 kg person; more if you weigh more or walk faster.
Does walking faster burn more calories?
Yes. A brisk pace has a higher MET value, so it burns more per minute than a slow stroll.
Does body weight affect calories burned?
Yes. Heavier people burn more for the same walk, because moving more mass takes more energy.
Is this exact?
No, it is an estimate from average MET values. Individual burn varies with fitness and terrain.
Related conversions
Counting steps instead? Steps to calories estimates burn from a step count, and steps to miles turns steps into distance. For harder efforts there is running calories and stair-climbing calories. All are estimates based on standard MET values.