Fitness
Calories burned walking
Energy in kilocalories for a session. W must be kilograms; convert pounds by dividing by 2.20462.
The Formula
E = 0.0175 x MET x W x t
Energy in kilocalories for a session. W must be kilograms; convert pounds by dividing by 2.20462.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | Energy burned | kilocalories | Total energy for the session, in kilocalories. |
| M | MET value | ratio | Multiple of resting metabolism for the pace. |
| W | Body weight | kilograms | Body mass in kilograms, not pounds. |
| t | Duration | minutes | Length of the session, in minutes. |
What Each Symbol Means
Ekilocalories
Energy burned
Total energy for the session, in kilocalories.
Mratio
MET value
Multiple of resting metabolism for the pace.
Wkilograms
Body weight
Body mass in kilograms, not pounds.
tminutes
Duration
Length of the session, in minutes.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
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Where This Formula Appears
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