Calories Burned: Walking (brisk)
Walking (brisk) is a moderate-intensity activity with a MET value of 3.8. A 155-lb (70 kg) person burns about 134 calories in 30 minutes and 267 in an hour. Adjust the weight and duration below for your exact number.
How to use this calculator
Walking (brisk) is pre-selected. Set your body weight and how long you exercised, and the calorie estimate updates instantly. You can also switch to any of 40+ other activities using the category buttons.
Understanding your walking (brisk) calorie burn
The estimate uses the MET formula: calories = MET × weight (kg) × hours. Walking (brisk)'s MET of 3.8 means it burns 3.8× more energy than sitting at rest. It's classified as moderate intensity — actual burn varies with your effort, fitness level, and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Calories burned: walking (brisk) by weight and duration
Calorie burn scales directly with body weight — the same session costs a heavier person more energy because they are moving more mass. All figures use walking (brisk)'s MET value of 3.8.
| Duration | 125 lbs | 155 lbs | 185 lbs | 215 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 54 cal | 67 cal | 80 cal | 93 cal |
| 30 min | 108 cal | 134 cal | 159 cal | 185 cal |
| 45 min | 162 cal | 200 cal | 239 cal | 278 cal |
| 60 min | 215 cal | 267 cal | 319 cal | 371 cal |
Common calorie targets
How long a 155-lb person needs to do walking (brisk) to hit common burn targets:
- ·Burn 100 calories: about 22 minutes
- ·Burn 250 calories: about 56 minutes
- ·Burn 500 calories: about 112 minutes
How walking (brisk) compares to other walking activities
Same duration, same 155-lb person — only the intensity (MET) changes:
| Activity | MET | 30 min at 155 lbs |
|---|---|---|
| Walking (brisk) | 3.8 | 134 cal |
| Walking (casual) | 2.8 | 98 cal |
| Hiking | 5.3 | 186 cal |
| Walking uphill | 6 | 211 cal |
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Calories burned in other walking activities
Same calculator, different intensity — each page shows that activity's numbers by weight and duration.