Running Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned while running or jogging.
Approximate calories per mile by body weight:
- 120 lb: ~80 cal/mile
- 150 lb: ~100 cal/mile
- 180 lb: ~120 cal/mile
- 200 lb: ~135 cal/mile
Increase Calorie Burn
Add hills or incline, try interval training, increase distance gradually, and incorporate sprints. Building lean muscle through strength training also increases your metabolic rate.
Heart Rate Zones
Running in Zone 2 (60-70% max HR) maximizes fat burning as a percentage. Higher zones burn more total calories. Mix both for optimal results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but less than you might think. Faster running burns more calories per minute but you run for less time. The main factor is distance covered, not speed.
Outdoor running typically burns slightly more due to wind resistance and varied terrain. Setting the treadmill to 1% incline approximates outdoor effort.
A rough estimate is 0.75-1.0 calories per pound of body weight per mile. A 150 lb person burns about 100-120 calories per mile.
While lower intensity burns a higher percentage from fat, running burns more total calories and fat in less time. Choose what you can sustain consistently.