Running Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories burned while running from body weight, distance, pace or time, speed and average grade, with MET and kcal-per-kilometer outputs.
Estimate calories burned running
English SERPs expect a simple calories-burned-running estimate from weight, duration or distance, pace or speed, and sometimes incline. The result is an estimate, not a wearable or lab measurement.
MET - metabolic equivalent estimate, weightkg - body weight in kilograms, timehours - running duration.
Why results vary
- Body weight, speed, duration and grade drive the estimate.
- Running economy, wind, surface, temperature and fitness are not modeled directly.
- Use the result for planning, not for medical or nutrition prescriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources and References
- Running Calories Burned CalculatorBetter Life Fitness
- RunningCompendium of Physical Activities
- Physical Activity Calorie CounterACE
Calculations are based on the listed reference sources. Links open in a new tab.
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