How it works
calories ≈ steps × 0.0005 × weight(kg)a rough average; pace and terrain change it
- steps
- your step count
- weight
- your body weight in kilograms
- 0.0005
- approximate kcal per step per kg
This is a rough estimate. For a figure based on time and pace, the walking calorie calculator uses MET values, which are more reliable when you know how briskly you walked.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories is 10,000 steps?
Roughly 350 kcal for a 70 kg person, though it varies with pace and stride.
How many calories does 1,000 steps burn?
About 35 kcal for a 70 kg person.
Is 10,000 steps enough to lose weight?
It helps, but weight loss depends on overall calories in and out. 10,000 steps burns a few hundred calories a day.
Why is this only an estimate?
A step count does not capture pace, stride length or hills, which all change how much energy you use.