Walking 10,000 steps typically burns between 300 and 500 calories, depending on various factors such as weight, walking pace, terrain, and individual metabolism.
- Most people burn about 30-40 calories per 1,000 steps, so 10,000 steps would burn roughly 300 to 400 calories
- For an average person weighing around 154-160 pounds (70-72.5 kg) walking at a moderate pace (about 3 mph), the calorie burn is approximately 350-450 calories for 10,000 steps
- Walking at a brisker pace (4 mph) or on an incline can increase calorie burn to around 400-500 calories or more
- Heavier individuals tend to burn more calories; for example, a person weighing about 187 pounds can burn around 469 calories at 3 mph, and faster paces can increase this further
- Walking 10,000 steps covers roughly 4.5 to 5 miles and typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours at a casual pace
In summary, while individual calorie burn varies, a good estimate is that walking 10,000 steps burns about 400 to 500 calories for an average adult
