Running Calories Calculator
Estimate calories burned while running, based on your weight and running duration.
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Enter your weight and running duration to estimate calories burned.
kg
minutes
Your result
360 kcal
Calories burned
Calories per minute12.01 kcal/min
AI explanation
Formula
Calories/min = 9.8 (running MET) × 3.5 × weight(kg) / 200. Total = calories/min × durationWorked example
70kg, 30 minutes of running
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 70 |
| Duration | 30 |
| Calories burned | 360 |
Assumptions
- Uses a MET value of 9.8 for running at roughly 9.7 km/h (6 mph), from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Faster running has a higher MET and burns more per minute.
- Informational only.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does running burn?
At a moderate running pace, a 70kg person burns roughly 360 kcal in 30 minutes — actual burn scales with your weight and pace.
Does running pace affect calorie burn?
Yes, significantly — faster running has a higher MET value, so calorie burn per minute increases with pace. This calculator uses a fixed MET of 9.8 for a representative pace.
Is running more efficient than walking for calorie burn?
Per minute, yes — running burns roughly 2-3x more than walking at the same bodyweight, making it a more time-efficient way to burn calories, though walking is easier to sustain for longer.
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Sources
- 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET values — Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Effective 01-08-2011, reviewed 13-09-2026.
This calculator provides a general estimate only and does not constitute personalized medical or fitness advice.
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