Running Calories Calculator
Calculate calories burned running at various speeds and intensities
Total energy expenditure for 45 minutes at 10 METs
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Formula: Running MET Velocity Scale
Kcal = MET × Weight (kg) × (Duration / 60)Applies the Compendium of Physical Activities running subcategories.
Model Assumptions
- Sustained running speed
Variables & Standard Units
| Symbol | Physiological Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| MET | 7.0 to 12.8 based on speed | dimensionless |
Scientific Limitations
- Does not include prolonged walk intervals during run-walk methods
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Citations
2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET intensities (2011)
Ainsworth BE, Haskell WL, Herrmann SD, et al. (2011) — Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(8), 1575-1581
Key Finding: Defines Metabolic Equivalent of Task (1 MET = 3.5 ml O2/kg/min or 1 kcal/kg/hour) across hundreds of standardized physical activities.
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