Question 1

How many calories does 10,000 steps burn?

Accepted Answer

For an average 70 kg person walking at a moderate pace, 10,000 steps burns approximately 400–500 calories. Heavier individuals or faster paces burn more. Use our calculator for your personal number.

Question 2

How many calories does walking 1 km burn?

Accepted Answer

Walking 1 km burns roughly 50–80 calories depending on your body weight and pace. A heavier person burns more calories per kilometre than a lighter person at the same speed.

Question 3

How many steps does it take to burn 500 calories?

Accepted Answer

For an average 70 kg person, burning 500 calories requires approximately 10,000–12,000 steps at a moderate walking pace. This varies significantly with body weight and speed.

Question 4

Does walking pace affect calories burned?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A brisk walk (5.5 km/h) burns roughly 20–30% more calories per kilometre than a slow stroll (2.5 km/h) because of the higher MET (metabolic equivalent) value. Our calculator accounts for pace using MET values.

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