Walking: 24 minutes per mile is a low-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 111.0 calories in 30 minutes and 222.0 calories in a full hour. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same duration, while lighter individuals burn fewer. Use the calculator below to get a personalised estimate based on your own weight and time.
📊 Calories Burned by Weight and Duration
Estimated calories burned doing Walking: 24 minutes per mile at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 46.5 cal | 55.5 cal | 64.5 cal | 73.5 cal |
| 30 min | 93 cal | 111 cal | 129 cal | 147 cal |
| 45 min | 139.5 cal | 166.5 cal | 193.5 cal | 220.5 cal |
| 60 min | 186 cal | 222 cal | 258 cal | 294 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
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About Walking: 24 minutes per mile
Walking at a 24-minute-per-mile pace (2.5 mph) is a leisurely stroll that provides gentle movement benefits suitable for all fitness levels and ages. A 155-pound person burns approximately 111.0 calories in 30 minutes. While calorie burn is modest compared to more intense activities, regular walking at any pace contributes to improved circulation, joint mobility, and mental wellbeing.
This pace is particularly suitable for warm-ups, cool-downs, post-injury rehabilitation, and for older adults looking to maintain daily activity levels.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Basketball: General | 166.2 cal |
| Running: 13 minutes per mile | 278.7 cal |
| Mowing Lawn (Walking Moderate) | 181 cal |
| Rowing | 201.7 cal |
| Gymnastics | 118.9 cal |