Steps to Calories
Steps burn more than most people think. Enter your steps, height and weight to see the distance and the calories, as a range.
How we got it
Distance = steps x 0.414 x height. Calories = 0.55 x weight in kg x km (walking above resting), shown as plus or minus 20%.
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Questions
How many calories do 10,000 steps burn?
For a 70 kg person of average height, roughly 250 to 400 calories above resting, depending on pace and stride.
Is 10,000 steps a day necessary?
No. Benefits rise steadily from about 4,000 steps; adding 2,000 to your usual count is a good start.