1. What is the Walking Calorie Calculator?

The Walking Calorie Calculator estimates calories burned during walking activities, taking into account time, intensity (MET value), and body weight. It's particularly useful for tracking energy expenditure during different walking conditions including incline and resistance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard calorie burn formula:

Where:

• \( Time \) — Duration of activity in hours
• \( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (intensity level)
• \( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms

Explanation: The formula accounts for the energy expenditure based on activity duration, intensity, and the individual's body weight.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Accurate calorie estimation helps in weight management, fitness planning, and understanding the energy cost of different walking conditions including hills or added resistance.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter time in hours (can be decimal for minutes), appropriate MET value for your walking conditions, and your current weight in kg. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are MET values for different walking conditions?
A: MET values range from 2.5 (slow walk) to 8.0 (walking uphill with heavy load). Typical walking is 3-5 MET depending on speed and incline.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual metabolism, fitness level, and walking efficiency can affect actual calorie burn.

Q3: Should I use my current weight or goal weight?
A: Always use your current weight for accurate calculations as calorie burn is directly proportional to body mass.

Q4: How does incline affect calorie burn?
A: Incline significantly increases MET values - walking uphill at 5% grade can double the MET value compared to flat walking.

Q5: Can I use this for other activities?
A: The same formula works for any activity - just use the appropriate MET value for that specific activity.