Running burns significantly more calories than walking. A 70kg person running at 10km/h burns approximately 700 calories per hour. Faster pace and higher body weight both increase calorie burn proportionally.
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🏃 Calories Burned Running Calculator
Calculate exactly how many calories you burn running at any pace, weight, and duration. Compare jogging, running, and sprint paces.
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Uses MET-based calorie estimation from exercise physiology research. Free for runners and fitness enthusiasts. No sign-up needed.
🤔 How Does This Work?
Calories = MET value × Weight(kg) × Time(hours)
MET values scale with running speed (6.0 to 16.0+)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does a 5K run burn?▼
A 5km run at moderate pace (10km/h, 30 minutes) burns approximately 350 calories for a 70kg person. Heavier runners burn more, lighter runners burn less, proportional to body weight.
Is running better than walking for weight loss?▼
Running burns more calories per minute, but walking can be sustained longer. For the same distance, calorie burn is similar (running just takes less time). Running has higher injury risk; walking is gentler on joints. Both are excellent — choose based on fitness level and preference.
A 5km run at moderate pace (10km/h, 30 minutes) burns approximately 350 calories for a 70kg person. Heavier runners burn more, lighter runners burn less, proportional to body weight.
Is running better than walking for weight loss?▼
Running burns more calories per minute, but walking can be sustained longer. For the same distance, calorie burn is similar (running just takes less time). Running has higher injury risk; walking is gentler on joints. Both are excellent — choose based on fitness level and preference.