Complete Guide: Calorie Burn Calculator for Running
Calculate how many calories you burn running. Understand the factors affecting calorie burn and optimize your workouts.
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Expert Tips for Running
- ✓Running burns roughly 100 calories per mile regardless of pace
- ✓Faster pace burns slightly more calories per minute but similar per mile
- ✓Hills increase calorie burn significantly - up to 50% more on steep grades
- ✓Post-run calorie burn (EPOC) is higher after intense runs
- ✓Heavier runners burn more calories per mile than lighter runners
- ✓Walking burns about half the calories of running the same distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does running burn?
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Roughly 80-120 calories per mile depending on body weight. A 150lb person burns ~100 calories/mile. Heavier people burn more, lighter people less.
Does running faster burn more calories?
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Per minute, yes. Per mile, slightly. A 7-min mile burns about 10% more than a 10-min mile due to increased effort and EPOC. The difference isn't huge.
Do I burn more calories running hills?
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Yes, significantly. Uphill running can burn 30-50% more calories. Even moderate grades increase calorie burn substantially. Downhill burns less but taxes muscles.
Is running or walking better for calorie burn?
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Running burns roughly 2x calories for the same distance. But walking is more sustainable for longer. Per hour, run; per day, what you'll actually do consistently.
Why do fitness trackers show different calorie burns?
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Algorithms vary. Some use only time and pace. Better ones factor heart rate, weight, and fitness level. All are estimates - use consistently for relative comparison.
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