Calories Burned Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…)
Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…) (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level ground, carrying 20 to 30 lb load (9.0 to 15.0 kg)) is rated 10.8 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 walking (for exercise, with ski poles, nordic walking, level…) by weight and time
| Weight | 10 min | 15 min | 20 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min | 90 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 95 | 142 | 189 | 284 | 425 | 567 | 851 |
| 55 kg | 104 | 156 | 208 | 312 | 468 | 624 | 936 |
| 60 kg | 113 | 170 | 227 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 1021 |
| 65 kg | 123 | 184 | 246 | 369 | 553 | 737 | 1106 |
| 70 kg | 132 | 198 | 265 | 397 | 595 | 794 | 1191 |
| 75 kg | 142 | 213 | 284 | 425 | 638 | 851 | 1276 |
| 80 kg | 151 | 227 | 302 | 454 | 680 | 907 | 1361 |
| 85 kg | 161 | 241 | 321 | 482 | 723 | 964 | 1446 |
| 90 kg | 170 | 255 | 340 | 510 | 765 | 1021 | 1531 |
| 95 kg | 180 | 269 | 359 | 539 | 808 | 1077 | 1616 |
| 100 kg | 189 | 284 | 378 | 567 | 851 | 1134 | 1701 |
| 110 kg | 208 | 312 | 416 | 624 | 936 | 1247 | 1871 |
| 120 kg | 227 | 340 | 454 | 680 | 1021 | 1361 | 2041 |
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How much is that in food?
30 minutes of walking (for exercise, with ski poles, nordic walking, level…) at 70 kg (397 kcal) is roughly 4.2 bananas, 1.6 chocolate bars or 2.8 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 walking (for exercise, with ski poles, nordic walking, level…) fits in a plan
At 10.8 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 Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…) burn?
About 397 kcal for a 70 kg person, 510 kcal at 90 kg. Use the table for your weight.
How many calories does an hour of Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…) burn?
Around 794 kcal at 70 kg. Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…) is rated 10.8 MET (very vigorous intensity).
How long do I need to do Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…) to burn 500 calories?
About 38 minutes at 70 kg, or 30 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; Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…) is 10.8 MET (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level ground, carrying 20 to 30 lb load (9.0 to 15.0 kg)).
Is Walking (for exercise, with ski poles, Nordic walking, level…) 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.