Calculate calories burned during brisk walking from body weight, pace, and time, or estimate the walking time needed for a calorie target, in kg or pounds.
Brisk Walking Calories Formula
Variables:
- Calories Burned is the total calories used during the walk
- Time is your brisk walking time in minutes
- Body Weight is your weight in pounds
- Walking Factor is 0.0397 for typical brisk walking in Basic mode
Advanced mode uses a pace-based walking factor: 0.0302 for 3.5 mph, 0.0397 for 4.0 mph, and 0.0500 for 4.5 mph. Brisk walking usually falls in the 3.5 to 4.5 mph range.
How to Calculate Brisk Walking Calories
- Enter your brisk walking time in minutes.
- Enter your body weight in pounds.
- Use Basic for a typical brisk walk, or use Advanced to choose 3.5, 4.0, or 4.5 mph.
- Multiply time, body weight, and the walking factor.
- The result is your calories burned.
Example
For a 175-lb person walking briskly for 30 minutes at 4.0 mph:
Typical Brisk Walking Calories
The table below uses a typical brisk walking pace of 4.0 mph.
| Body Weight | 15 min | 30 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 lb | 77 | 155 | 310 |
| 155 lb | 92 | 185 | 369 |
| 180 lb | 107 | 214 | 429 |
| 205 lb | 122 | 244 | 488 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as brisk walking?
Brisk walking is a fast walking pace that raises your breathing and heart rate. For many people, that lands in the 3.5 to 4.5 mph range.
When should I use Basic or Advanced mode?
Use Basic mode for a typical brisk walk at 4.0 mph. Use Advanced mode if you want to choose 3.5, 4.0, or 4.5 mph.
How many calories does brisk walking burn in 30 minutes?
At 4.0 mph, a 130-lb person burns about 155 calories, a 155-lb person burns about 185 calories, a 180-lb person burns about 214 calories, and a 205-lb person burns about 244 calories.
How can I burn more calories while brisk walking?
Walk longer, walk faster, add hills, or increase your weekly walking distance. Each of those increases the total work done during the walk.
