Question 1

How many calories does walking burn?

Accepted Answer

The number of calories burned while walking depends on your weight, walking speed, and duration. On average, a 150-pound (68 kg) person burns about 80-100 calories per mile at a moderate pace. Walking faster or weighing more increases calorie burn. Our calculator uses scientifically validated formulas for accurate estimates.

Question 2

How many calories does walking 30 minutes burn?

Accepted Answer

Walking for 30 minutes at a moderate pace (3 mph) burns approximately 100-150 calories for most adults. A 150-pound person burns about 120 calories, while a 200-pound person burns about 160 calories. Walking faster (brisk pace at 3.5 mph) increases this by about 20-30%.

Question 3

Is walking good for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, walking is excellent for weight loss! It's low-impact, sustainable, and can be done anywhere. To lose one pound of fat, you need to burn about 3,500 calories. Walking 30 minutes daily at a moderate pace burns roughly 100-150 calories, which adds up to 3,000-4,500 calories per month - nearly a pound of fat loss from walking alone.

Question 4

Does walking speed affect calorie burn?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Walking speed significantly affects calorie burn. Walking at 4 mph burns nearly 80% more calories than walking at 2 mph for the same duration. Brisk walking (3.5 mph) is often recommended as the sweet spot for maximizing calorie burn while remaining sustainable.

Question 5

How does body weight affect calories burned?

Accepted Answer

Heavier individuals burn more calories doing the same activity because more energy is required to move a larger body. A 200-pound person burns about 33% more calories than a 150-pound person walking the same distance at the same pace.

Question 6

How accurate is this calorie calculator?

Accepted Answer

This calculator uses validated formulas from the Compendium of Physical Activities, the gold standard in exercise science. While individual results may vary by 10-20% based on factors like age, fitness level, and terrain, the estimates are scientifically validated and widely used by fitness professionals.

Speed	Feels Like...	Burn Multiplier
2.0 mph	Leisurely stroll	2.8×
2.5 mph	Casual walk	3.0×
3.0 mph	Normal walking	3.5×
3.5 mph	Brisk walk	4.3×
4.0 mph	Very brisk	5.0×
4.5 mph	Power walk	7.0×

Walking Calorie Calculator

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