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Running burns approximately 0.63 calories per pound of body weight per mile (1.4 cal/kg/km). Heavier runners burn more calories for the same distance because more energy is needed to move more mass.
Formule
Calories ≈ 0.63 × weight(lbs) × distance(miles) | Metric: 1.4 × weight(kg) × distance(km)
- C
- Calories Burned (kcal)
- W
- Body Weight (lbs)
- D
- Distance (miles)
Guide étape par étape
- 1Calories ≈ 0.63 × weight (lbs) × distance (miles)
- 2Metric: Calories ≈ 1.4 × weight (kg) × distance (km)
- 3Pace has a smaller effect than weight and distance
- 4Terrain and incline can increase burn by 10–30%
Exemples résolus
Entrée
160 lb person runs 5 miles
Résultat
≈504 calories burned
Entrée
200 lb person runs 5 miles
Résultat
≈630 calories burned — 25% more due to greater mass
Questions fréquentes
Does running pace affect calorie burn?
Pace has a smaller effect than weight and distance. A faster pace may burn 5–10% more calories, but distance is the dominant factor.
What about hills and terrain?
Hills, trails, and soft surfaces increase burn by 10–30% due to increased muscular effort and reduced efficiency.
Do heavier people burn more calories?
Yes. A 200 lb runner burns about 25% more calories per mile than a 160 lb runner covering the same distance.
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