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Calories Burned Running uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline)

Running uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) (6.0 mph, 5% incline) is rated 13.3 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 uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) by weight and time

Weight10 min15 min20 min30 min45 min60 min90 min
50 kg1161752333495246981047
55 kg1281922563845767681152
60 kg1402092794196288381257
65 kg1512273034546819081362
70 kg1632443264897339781466
75 kg17526234952478610471571
80 kg18627937255983811171676
85 kg19829739659489011871781
90 kg20931441962894312571885
95 kg22133244266399513271990
100 kg233349466698104713972095
110 kg256384512768115215362304
120 kg279419559838125716762514

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How much is that in food?

30 minutes of running uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) at 70 kg (489 kcal) is roughly 5.1 bananas, 2 chocolate bars or 3.5 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 uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) fits in a plan

At 13.3 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 uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) burn?

About 489 kcal for a 70 kg person, 628 kcal at 90 kg. Use the table for your weight.

How many calories does an hour of Running uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) burn?

Around 978 kcal at 70 kg. Running uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) is rated 13.3 MET (very vigorous intensity).

How long do I need to do Running uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) to burn 500 calories?

About 31 minutes at 70 kg, or 24 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 uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) is 13.3 MET (6.0 mph, 5% incline).

Is Running uphill (6.0 mph, 5% incline) 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.