Steps to calories calculator

Estimate walking time from steps divided by measured cadence, then use the MET energy equation for that duration.

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Walking steps

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Measured cadence (steps/minute)

MET for your actual walking activity

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Estimate walking time from steps divided by measured cadence, then use the MET energy equation for that duration.

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Step count alone cannot determine calories. Enter your measured cadence and a MET that matches your speed, terrain and load. The illustrative 3.8 MET value is Compendium code 17190: level walking at 2.8-3.4 mph on a firm surface, adults 19-59. It is not inferred from cadence. Gross calories include standard resting energy. This is an estimate, not an exercise or weight-loss prescription.

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Updated 2026-09-29

Using Steps to calories calculator

Estimate walking time from steps divided by measured cadence, then use the MET energy equation for that duration.

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A worked example

For walking steps = 6000, body weight (kg) = 70, measured cadence (steps/minute) = 100, met for your actual walking activity = 3.8, estimated gross calories (kcal) = 279.3.

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Example results for walking steps

These examples use Body weight (kg): 70; Measured cadence (steps/minute): 100; MET for your actual walking activity: 3.8. They are reference calculations, not recommended settings.

Walking steps	Estimated gross calories (kcal)
3000	140
6000	279
12000	559

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