Walking burns calories based on speed, weight, and duration. A 70kg person walking at a moderate pace (5km/h) burns approximately 280 calories per hour. Faster walking (6.5km/h) burns about 320 calories/hour. Walking is one of the most accessible, sustainable forms of exercise.
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🚶 Calories Burned Walking Calculator
Calculate exactly how many calories you burn walking at any speed, weight, and duration. Compare slow, moderate, and brisk walking paces.
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Uses MET-based calorie estimation from exercise physiology research. Free for fitness tracking. No sign-up needed.
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Calories = MET value × Weight(kg) × Time(hours)
MET values vary by walking speed (2.8 to 6.0)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is walking enough exercise for weight loss?▼
Walking alone can support weight loss when combined with a calorie deficit diet. 30 minutes of brisk walking burns roughly 150-200 calories. Combined with healthy eating, regular walking contributes meaningfully to weight management and cardiovascular health.
How many steps equal 30 minutes of walking?▼
At a moderate pace (5km/h), 30 minutes covers approximately 2.5km, roughly 3,000-3,500 steps. A brisk 30-minute walk can cover 3.25km and 4,000+ steps. Use our Steps to Calories tool for step-based calculations.
Walking alone can support weight loss when combined with a calorie deficit diet. 30 minutes of brisk walking burns roughly 150-200 calories. Combined with healthy eating, regular walking contributes meaningfully to weight management and cardiovascular health.
How many steps equal 30 minutes of walking?▼
At a moderate pace (5km/h), 30 minutes covers approximately 2.5km, roughly 3,000-3,500 steps. A brisk 30-minute walk can cover 3.25km and 4,000+ steps. Use our Steps to Calories tool for step-based calculations.