Hiking Calories Burned Calculator
Get a rough figure for the calories a steady hike uses. It comes from body weight and time on the trail, and it is an estimate, not a measure of fitness or health.
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- Works offline after your first visit
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How it works
The estimate takes a standard effort figure for steady hiking, multiplies it by body weight in kilograms, and then by the hours on the trail. The effort figure is an average from a published activity table.
Steeper ground, a heavy pack and deep snow raise the number. Slow walking and cool weather lower it, so treat the result as a guide.
Worked example
A hike of 3 h at a body weight of 170 lb uses about 1,388 calories, by this rough estimate.
Questions
Why does body weight change the result?
A heavier body does more work to move, so the same hike uses more energy. That is why the estimate scales with weight.
Can I use this to plan eating?
This calculator does not give eating advice. For questions about food, a dietitian or your doctor can help.
Why is my watch figure different?
Watches use heart rate and other sensors, and they make their own assumptions. Two estimates can differ a lot, and both are guesses.
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