How it's calculated
kcal = MET × kg × hours
MET = walking intensity by pace (2.0 slow to 7.0 brisk), kg = body weight, hours = time walked. Distance = pace × hours.
Common questions
How many calories does a mile of walking burn?
Roughly 80 to 100 kcal for most adults, depending on body weight and pace. Heavier people and faster paces burn more.
Does walking uphill burn more?
Yes, noticeably. Adding incline raises the MET value, so the same time and pace burns more calories than walking on the flat.