1. What is the Calories Burned Walking Equation?

The calories burned while walking are calculated using the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) method, which accounts for body weight, walking duration, intensity, and adjusts for age-related metabolic differences.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the equation:

Where:

• \( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent (varies by walking speed)
• \( Weight_{kg} \) — Body weight in kilograms
• \( Time_{hours} \) — Walking duration in hours

Explanation: The equation accounts for energy expenditure during walking, with MET values adjusted downward for seniors and upward for youth.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Accurate calorie estimation helps with weight management, exercise planning, and understanding energy expenditure for health goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter weight in kg, walking time in hours (can be decimal), age in years, and select walking intensity. All values must be valid (weight > 0, time > 0, age 1-120).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why adjust MET for age?
A: Metabolic rate typically declines with age, so older individuals may burn slightly fewer calories at the same activity level.

Q2: What are typical MET values for walking?
A: Ranges from 2.0 (slow stroll) to 5.0 (very fast walking), with 3.0 being average walking pace.

Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in metabolism, terrain, and walking efficiency affect actual calories burned.

Q4: Should I use this for weight loss planning?
A: It can help estimate exercise contribution to calorie deficit, but combine with dietary changes for best weight loss results.

Q5: Does walking uphill affect calories burned?
A: Yes, uphill walking significantly increases MET values (not accounted for in this calculator).