Walking: 18 minutes per mile is a moderate-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 150.5 calories in 30 minutes and 301.0 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: 18 minutes per mile at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 63.1 cal | 75.3 cal | 87.4 cal | 99.6 cal |
| 30 min | 126.1 cal | 150.5 cal | 174.9 cal | 199.3 cal |
| 45 min | 189.2 cal | 225.8 cal | 262.3 cal | 298.9 cal |
| 60 min | 252.3 cal | 301 cal | 349.8 cal | 398.5 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
🧮 Personalised Calorie Calculator
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About Walking: 18 minutes per mile
An 18-minute-per-mile walking pace (3.3 mph) is a comfortable moderate walk suitable for everyday activity. A 155-pound person burns around 150.5 calories in 30 minutes at this pace. It is a natural conversational walking speed that can be maintained for extended periods without fatigue.
This pace is ideal for recreational walks, shopping trips, and light active recovery. Accumulating time at this pace throughout the day contributes meaningfully to overall daily energy expenditure.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 361.4 cal |
| Ice Skating | 258.7 cal |
| Boxing | 265.7 cal |
| Running: 8 minutes per mile | 420.8 cal |
| Deadlift | 221.3 cal |