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Steps to Calories Calculator

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Calculates an estimated number of calories burned based on the number of steps taken.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Number of Steps Taken, Body Weight (lbs), Average Step Length (inches), and Exercise Intensity in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Calories Burned per Step and Estimated Calories Burned in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

5,000 Steps, 150 lbs, Moderate

Number of Steps Taken: 5,000; Body Weight (lbs): 150; Average Step Length (inches): 30; Exercise Intensity: Moderate

Calories Burned per Step: 0.00525; Estimated Calories Burned: 26.25 calories

10,000 Steps, 180 lbs, Vigorous

Number of Steps Taken: 10,000; Body Weight (lbs): 180; Average Step Length (inches): 30; Exercise Intensity: Vigorous

Calories Burned per Step: 0.0081; Estimated Calories Burned: 81 calories

2,500 Steps, 120 lbs, Light

Number of Steps Taken: 2,500; Body Weight (lbs): 120; Average Step Length (inches): 30; Exercise Intensity: Light

Calories Burned per Step: 0.003; Estimated Calories Burned: 7.5 calories

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.