Fitness
Calories per hour
The same session energy divided by distance covered, which makes pace comparisons easier.
The Formula
per hour = 0.0175 x MET x W x 60
The same session energy divided by distance covered, which makes pace comparisons easier.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | Energy burned | kilocalories | Total energy for the session. |
| d | Distance | miles | Distance covered, in miles. |
| E_hour | Per hour | kilocalories | Calories burned at that pace for a full hour. |
What Each Symbol Means
Ekilocalories
Energy burned
Total energy for the session.
dmiles
Distance
Distance covered, in miles.
E_hourkilocalories
Per hour
Calories burned at that pace for a full hour.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate calories burned walking page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Calories Burned Walking, filed under Everyday Life. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.