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Running Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories burned from a run based on distance and body weight, using a widely cited running rule of thumb. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Calories burned
0 kcal
That's about the energy in .
How it works
- Enter your run distance and body weight.
- Estimated calories burned update instantly.
The formula
A widely cited rule of thumb for running:
Calories ≈ 0.75 × weight (lbs) × distance (miles)
Example: a 160 lb runner covering 5 miles burns roughly 600 kcal.
FAQ
How accurate is this?
It's a widely used rule-of-thumb estimate (about 0.75 calories per pound of body weight per mile), not a lab-measured VO2 calculation. Actual burn varies with pace, terrain, fitness level, and individual metabolism.
Does pace matter?
This estimate is largely distance-driven rather than pace-driven — running a mile burns roughly the same calories whether done quickly or slowly, since it's mostly a function of moving your body weight over that distance.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No — the calculation happens locally in your browser.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Fitness tracker estimate | No estimate at all |
|---|---|---|---|
| No device needed | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Instant ballpark figure | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
A fitness tracker gives a more personalized estimate using heart rate, but needs the device. Running Calorie Calculator gives a quick ballpark from just distance and weight.