Health & Fitness
Calories Burned Running Calculator
Estimate running energy use from weight, time and running intensity.
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Formula
Calories equal MET value × weight in kilograms × hours of running.
How it works
The intensity band sets the MET value, time is converted to hours, and weight scales the result. Heavier runners burn more for the same run, which is why weight is in the formula.
FAQs
Why does weight matter so much?
Moving more mass costs more energy, step for step.
Does speed matter beyond MET?
Speed is already inside the MET choice; pick the closest band.
Are watch numbers better?
Watches add heart rate, but they are still estimates.
General information only, not medical advice.