Hiking Calories Calculator
Calculate energy expenditure hiking trails, cross-country, and with backpack loads
Total carried mass: 83 kg (75kg body + 8kg pack)
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Formula: Load-Carriage Hiking Metabolic Equation (Pandolf Model)
Calories = MET × Total Carried Mass (Body + Pack) × DurationCarrying external load significantly elevates mechanical work and ground reaction forces during gradient locomotion.
Model Assumptions
- Steady hiking pace (~3.5–4.5 km/h)
Variables & Standard Units
| Symbol | Physiological Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carried Mass | Body weight plus loaded backpack weight | kg |
Scientific Limitations
- High altitude (>2500m) increases respiratory energy cost
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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