Steps to Calories Calculator
Convert daily steps into calories and distance.
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Results
- Calories burned
- 245 kcal/day
- Distance
- 6.42 km (3.99 miles)
- Weekly calories
- 1,716 kcal
- Fat equivalent per month
- 0.96 kg
Quick answer
Calories burned walking depend on weight and distance: roughly 0.04 kcal per step per 10 kg of body weight.
calories = steps x stride x weight x 0.00053
How to use the Steps to Calories Calculator
- 1Enter your average daily steps from your phone or watch.
- 2Add weight and height so stride length is estimated correctly.
- 3Compare weekly totals rather than daily noise.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Steps per day9000
- Weight72 kg
- Height172 cm
Results
- Calories burned245 kcal/day
- Distance6.42 km (3.99 miles)
- Weekly calories1,716 kcal
- Fat equivalent per month0.96 kg
Frequently asked questions
Is 10,000 steps a real target?
It came from a 1960s marketing campaign, but health benefits do rise steeply up to about 8,000 steps.
Does pace matter?
Faster walking burns slightly more per step and improves cardiovascular fitness more.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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