Hiking Calories Calculator
Estimate hiking calories from body weight, duration and hiking intensity, with optional sourced modifiers kept conservative.
Enter or adjust the values above, then calculate.
Hiking Calories: calories by Weight & Intensity
Estimate hiking calories from body weight, duration and hiking intensity, with optional sourced modifiers kept conservative.
Inputs this tool uses
- Weight
- Duration
- Hiking intensity
What you get
hiking MET-based estimate.
How to use the Hiking Calories Calculator
- Enter weight, duration, hiking intensity.
- Select any method, activity level or option shown on this page, then choose Calculate.
- Read the main result together with the supporting values, method, assumptions and limitations below before using the estimate.
How this calculation works
Activity calories use the standard MET energy equation: MET × 3.5 × body weight (kg) / 200 × minutes.
Example calculation
The sample values loaded into the calculator produce 662 kcal. This example exists to show how the output is structured; replace the sample values with your own inputs for your calculation.
Assumptions and limitations
- Energy, fitness and heart-rate outputs are estimates and vary by individual and device.
- Stop exercise and seek appropriate care if you have concerning symptoms; this tool does not provide medical clearance.
Sources and review status
Source set last verified 2026-09-25. No clinician review is claimed unless a real named reviewer is displayed.
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