Running Calories Calculator
Calculate calories burned running based on weight, duration, and speed. See how different paces affect your calorie burn.
Part of our Health Calculators collection.
Running Calories Calculator
Free online calculator
6 mph = 10 min/mile pace
Results update automatically as you type
How to Use This Calculator
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Enter weight and duration.
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Enter speed in mph.
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See total calories burned and distance covered.
Running Calorie Formula
Calories = MET × Weight(kg) × Duration(hours) MET by speed: 5 mph=8.3 | 6 mph=9.8 | 7 mph=11.0 | 8 mph=11.8 | 9 mph=12.8 Running burns ~2–3× more calories than walking at the same time.
Example Calculation
Example: 170 lbs, 30 min at 6 mph
Inputs
weightLbs: 170minutes: 30speedMph: 6
Result
~421 calories
9.8 MET × 77 kg × 0.5 hrs = 377 cal. 3 miles covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does running speed significantly change calorie burn?
Yes — faster running has a higher MET value, but you also cover more distance per minute. Per mile, the difference is smaller than per minute. Running a mile at any speed burns roughly 100 calories for a 155 lb person.
Does running on a treadmill burn the same calories as outdoors?
Very similar. Outdoor running may burn slightly more due to wind resistance and terrain variation. Set treadmill to 1% incline to roughly match outdoor running energy cost.