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Calories Burned Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile))

Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) is rated 13 MET. A 70 kg person burns about kcal in 30 minutes and kcal in an hour. Enter your own numbers below.

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Calories burned running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) by weight and time

Weight10 min15 min20 min30 min45 min60 min90 min
50 kg1141712283415126831024
55 kg1251882503755637511126
60 kg1372052734106148191229
65 kg1482222964446658871331
70 kg1592393194787179561433
75 kg17125634151276810241536
80 kg18227336454681910921638
85 kg19329038758087011601740
90 kg20530741061492112291843
95 kg21632443264897312971945
100 kg228341455683102413652048
110 kg250375501751112615022252
120 kg273410546819122916382457

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How much is that in food?

30 minutes of running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) at 70 kg (478 kcal) is roughly 5 bananas, 1.9 chocolate bars or 3.4 cans of regular cola. Exercise is a poor way to out-run a diet, but a reliable way to keep the weight off once it is gone.

Where running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) fits in a plan

At 13 MET this counts as vigorous activity: 75 minutes a week meets the WHO minimum on its own. Pair it with two or three strength sessions a week to keep muscle while losing fat; the plan generator builds those around your equipment.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories does 30 minutes of Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) burn?

About 478 kcal for a 70 kg person, 614 kcal at 90 kg. Use the table for your weight.

How many calories does an hour of Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) burn?

Around 956 kcal at 70 kg. Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) is rated 13 MET (very vigorous intensity).

How long do I need to do Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) to burn 500 calories?

About 32 minutes at 70 kg, or 25 minutes at 90 kg.

How is this calculated?

kcal = MET × 3.5 × body weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes. MET values come from the Compendium of Physical Activities; Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) is 13 MET (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)).

Is Running (9 mph (6.5 min/mile)) good for weight loss?

Any activity you do consistently helps. Pair it with a modest calorie deficit and strength training to keep muscle; see our deficit calculator for a realistic timeline.