Hiking Calorie Burn Calculator
Estimate calories burned while hiking based on body weight, duration, terrain, and pack weight.
lbs
hr
lbs
Total Calories Burned
1,388 kcal
Calories per Hour463 kcal/hr
Calories per Mile (est)154 kcal/mi
Total Calories Burned vs Hiking Duration
How Hiking Calorie Burn Is Estimated
Formula
Calories = MET x Total Weight (kg) x Duration (hours)
Total weight includes body weight plus pack weight, since carrying a heavier load increases energy expenditure.
MET Values for Hiking
Pack Weight Effect
Carrying a pack increases calorie burn proportionally to the added weight. A 20 lb pack on a 160 lb person adds about 12% more calories burned.
Example Calculation
A 160 lb person hikes moderate hills for 3 hours with a 10 lb pack.
- 01Total weight = (160 + 10) x 0.4536 = 77.1 kg.
- 02Calories = 6 x 77.1 x 3 = 1388 kcal.
- 03Per hour = 6 x 77.1 = 463 kcal/hr.
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