Hiking Calorie Calculator
Energy burned including pack weight and elevation.
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Results
- Calories burned
- 1,371 kcal
- From distance
- 672 kcal
- From climbing
- 699 kcal
- Food to carry
- 343 g of carbs
Quick answer
Hiking burn rises with elevation gain and pack weight; climbing costs far more energy per kilometre than flat walking.
kcal ≈ (kg + pack) x (0.7 x km + 0.0091 x metres climbed)
How to use the Hiking Calorie Calculator
- 1Enter body weight and the loaded pack weight separately.
- 2Add distance and total elevation gain from your route map.
- 3Carry roughly 250 kcal per hour of planned hiking.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Body weight72 kg
- Pack weight8 kg
- Distance12 km
- Elevation gain600 m
Results
- Calories burned1,371 kcal
- From distance672 kcal
- From climbing699 kcal
- Food to carry343 g of carbs
Frequently asked questions
Does downhill burn calories?
Yes, less than climbing but more than flat walking due to eccentric muscle work.
How much water?
Roughly 0.5-1 litre per hour depending on heat and effort.
About this calculator
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