How many calories does 10,000 steps burn?

For a 70 kg (154 lb) person, roughly 300–500 kcal, depending on pace and terrain. This calculator uses 0.04 kcal per step per 70 kg body weight as a baseline.

What is the average step length?

Average step length is approximately 0.76 m (about 2.5 ft). Taller people and faster walkers have longer strides.

Steps to Calories Calculator

Convert daily step count to calories burned based on your weight and stride.

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How to use this tool

Enter steps and body weight in the fields above.
Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
Read your calories burned and the full breakdown beneath it.

Estimate calories burned from step count and body weight. Heavier people burn more calories per step due to greater mechanical work.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories does 10,000 steps burn?: For a 70 kg (154 lb) person, roughly 300–500 kcal, depending on pace and terrain. This calculator uses 0.04 kcal per step per 70 kg body weight as a baseline.
What is the average step length?: Average step length is approximately 0.76 m (about 2.5 ft). Taller people and faster walkers have longer strides.

References & sources

Wikipedia: Pedometer