Running Calories
Calories burned running by weight and distance (kcal).
How it works
Running calories ≈ 1.036 × weight(kg) × distance(km) (kcal)
Running at a moderate pace burns roughly 1.036 kcal/kg/km, varying with speed, incline and body weight. Walking or cycling differ.
FAQ
Running vs walking, which burns more?
Per distance, running burns more per minute; but equal-time walking can total similar burn depending on intensity and duration.
Worked example
70 kg, 5 km at 6:00/km (30 minutes):
About 10 km/h corresponds to MET ≈ 9.8, kcal/min = 9.8×3.5×70 ÷ 200 ≈ 12.0, roughly 360 kcal in total.
Notes and limitations
Running cost depends on weight, pace, terrain and heat; treadmill readouts usually run high (no air resistance). Do not use a run as a licence to overeat — it easily erases the deficit.