Calorie Calculator for Walking – How much do you burn by walking?

Walking is one of the most effective and accessible ways to burn calories. But how much energy do you actually use when you walk? With our calorie calculator, you can get an accurate estimate based on your weight, distance and pace.

How many calories do you burn by walking?

The amount of calories you burn during a walk depends on several factors, including your weight, pace, and terrain. In general, the following applies:

• The faster you walk, the more calories you burn.
• The higher your body weight, the more energy you use.
• If you walk on hills or with extra weight (e.g. a backpack), calorie burning increases.

Calorie burn based on number of steps

Here is an overview of how many calories a 70 kg person burns at different numbers of steps:

For a more accurate estimate based on your weight and walking speed, you can use our [kalorieberegner].

How far do you have to walk to burn 500 calories?

A 70 kg person burns on average around 400 calories by walking 10,000 steps. To burn 500 calories typically requires:

• Approximately 12,500 steps at a moderate pace (approx. 5 km/h)
• Approximately 8 km walk at the same speed

If you walk faster or up hills, you can burn calories faster.

How far do you have to walk to lose 1 kg?

To lose 1 kg of body fat, you need to burn approximately 7,700 calories more than you consume.

If you burn 400 calories at 10,000 steps, You will need approximately:

• Go 192,500 steps
• Go 154 km (at 5 km/h)

This can of course be spread over several days, so that you, for example, walk 10,000-15,000 steps daily for gradual weight loss.

Use our [kalorieberegner] to get an accurate calculation based on your weight, pace and walking distance!