Hiking Calorie Calculator

Estimate calories burned hiking based on distance, elevation gain, terrain, pack weight, and body weight. Includes water intake recommendations.

Body Weight

lbs

Hiking Distance

miles

Elevation Gain

Terrain Type

Tab to move between fields

Calories Burned

1,063 cal

≈ 8 cans of soda

Calories/Hour507 cal/hr

Estimated Time2h 6m

Estimated Speed2.4 mph

Water Needed42 oz

Water (liters)1.2 L

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your Body Weight in pounds.
Set the Hiking Distance in miles and total Elevation Gain in feet.
Choose your Terrain Type (paved, trail, rough, or steep).
Enter your Pack Weight if carrying a backpack.
Review total Calories Burned, calories per hour, estimated time, and water needed.

How the result changes with Body Weight

Calories = MET × Weight(kg) × 1.05 × Hours. MET adjusted for terrain, elevation gain, and pack weight.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Body Weight = 170, Hiking Distance = 5, Elevation Gain = 1500, Terrain Type = 1 = 5 input(s) provided
Calculate Calories Burned
Calories Burned
1063 = 1063
Calculate Calories/Hour
Calories/Hour
507 = 507
Calculate Estimated Time
Estimated Time = `${hours
2h 6m = 2h 6m