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Steps to Calories Calculator

Convert step count to calories burned.

Calories burned

378kcal

Per step

0.047 kcal

Time at pace

73 min

Per minute

5.2 kcal

Estimates pull from MET tables and typical step cadences. Heavier walkers burn more per step, faster paces burn more per minute. Fitness trackers usually disagree by 10-20%.

About

10,000 steps doesn't burn the same calories for everyone. A 250 lb person burns roughly twice what a 125 lb person does for the same step count. This calculator uses your weight and pace.

How to use

  1. Enter your weight and step count.
  2. Pick the pace (slow walk, brisk walk, jog).
  3. See estimated calories burned.

FAQ

Why does pace matter?+

A slow stroll burns 0.03 cal per step at 150 lb. A brisk walk burns 0.04. Running, 0.06+. The same step count can mean a 50% different burn.

Are these net or gross calories?+

Gross. Subtract about 1 cal per minute for resting metabolism if you want net burn, but most fitness trackers report gross.