Walking Calorie Calculator
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Walking Calories by Duration and Weight
Estimated calories burned at a moderate 3.0 mph walking pace (MET 3.5).
| Duration | 120 lb | 155 lb | 185 lb | 220 lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 50 cal | 65 cal | 77 cal | 92 cal |
| 30 min | 100 cal | 129 cal | 154 cal | 183 cal |
| 45 min | 150 cal | 194 cal | 231 cal | 275 cal |
| 1 hr | 200 cal | 258 cal | 308 cal | 367 cal |
| 1 hr 30 min | 300 cal | 388 cal | 463 cal | 550 cal |
| 2 hr | 400 cal | 517 cal | 617 cal | 733 cal |
Does Walking in Place Count as Steps?
Yes, walking in place does count as steps on most fitness trackers and pedometers. Devices like Fitbit, Apple Watch, and smartphone step counters detect the rhythmic arm swing and hip motion associated with walking, even when you are not moving forward.
However, there are a few important differences between walking in place and walking normally:
- Step count accuracy: Most wrist-based trackers capture 85-95% of in-place steps compared to actual forward walking. Ankle-worn or waist-worn devices tend to be more accurate for stationary movement.
- Calorie burn: Walking in place burns roughly 70-80% of the calories compared to outdoor walking at the same duration, because you are not propelling your body weight forward against friction and air resistance.
- Distance estimates: Distance readings will be less accurate since the tracker multiplies steps by your stride length, but your effective stride while walking in place is shorter.
- Health benefits: Despite the lower intensity, walking in place still provides cardiovascular benefits, improves circulation, and breaks up sedentary time. Studies show any form of walking movement reduces health risks compared to sitting.
To maximize the effectiveness of walking in place, pump your arms naturally, lift your knees slightly higher than a normal walk, and maintain a consistent pace. Walking in place during TV commercials, phone calls, or work breaks is an excellent way to add 2,000-3,000 extra steps per day.
How Long to Walk X Miles
Estimated walking time at different paces. Walking 6 miles takes about 2 hours at a moderate pace.
| Distance | Slow (2.0 mph) | Moderate (3.0 mph) | Brisk (3.5 mph) | Fast (4.0 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 30 min | 20 min | 17 min | 15 min |
| 2 miles | 1 hr | 40 min | 34 min | 30 min |
| 3 miles | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr | 51 min | 45 min |
| 5 miles | 2 hr 30 min | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 26 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| 6 miles | 3 hr | 2 hr | 1 hr 43 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| 10 miles | 5 hr | 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 51 min | 2 hr 30 min |