Steps to calories calculator

Ultra-precise calculation based on ACSM method

Unit System:

Metric (kg/cm) Imperial (lbs/ft)

Gender

Male Female

Weight (kg)

Height (cm)

Age (years)

Speed (km/h)

Number of Steps

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Results

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Distance 0 km

Estimated Time 0 min

Calorie Burn Evolution

Reference Table

Calories burned by step count (at 5 km/h)

Steps	Distance (km)	Time (min)	Calories (kcal)

How We Calculate Your Calories

Our simulator uses the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) metabolic equations, which are widely recognized as the gold standard for estimating energy expenditure during walking and running.

The Formula

We calculate your oxygen consumption (VO2) based on your speed and the grade of terrain (assumed flat). Then, we convert this VO2 into calories burned using your body weight.

Walking Equation: Used for speeds under 7 km/h (approx 4.3 mph).
Running Equation: Used for speeds over 7 km/h.

Why Stride Length Matters

We estimate your stride length based on your height and gender. This allows us to accurately convert your step count into distance traveled, providing a more precise calorie burn estimate than generic calculators.