Treadmill Calorie Calculator

How the Treadmill Calorie Calculator Works

The Treadmill Calorie Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during a treadmill workout based on key factors. Here's an explanation of how it works:

The Formula for Calorie Burn

The calculator uses the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) method to estimate calorie burn:

Calories Burned = MET * Weight (kg) * Time (hours) * 1.05

Where:
MET = Metabolic Equivalent of Task (varies based on speed and incline)
1.05 = A factor for increased accuracy

Input Parameters

• 1

  Weight

  Your body weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).

• 2

  Speed

  The speed of the treadmill in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

• 3

  Incline

  The incline of the treadmill as a percentage (%).

• 4

  Time

  The duration of your workout in hours, minutes, and seconds (HH:MM:SS).

Calculation Process

• 1

  Convert Units

  If necessary, convert weight to kg and speed to km/h.

• 2

  Calculate MET

  Determine the MET value based on speed and incline.

• 3

  Apply Formula

  Use the calorie burn formula with the calculated MET and input values.

• 4

  Calculate Total and Hourly Burn

  Determine total calories burned and calories burned per hour.

MET Calculation

The MET value is calculated using a custom function that takes into account both speed and incline:

Base MET = 2.0 + (speed - 3) * 0.8
If speed > 7 km/h: Base MET += (speed - 7) * 0.5
Incline Adjustment = incline * 0.2
Final MET = max(Base MET + Incline Adjustment, 2.0)

This function provides a smooth transition between walking and running speeds and accounts for the increased effort due to incline.

Output

The calculator provides two main outputs:

• 1

  Total Calories Burned

  The estimated total number of calories burned during the workout.

• 2

  Calories Burned per Hour

  The estimated rate of calorie burn if the workout were to continue for an hour.

Important Notes

• 1

  Estimate Only

  This calculation provides an estimate and may not be exact for all individuals.

• 2

  Individual Variations

  Actual calorie burn can vary based on factors like fitness level, age, and body composition.

• 3

  Consult Professionals

  For personalized fitness advice, consult with a healthcare provider or certified fitness professional.

When to Use the Treadmill Calorie Calculator

• 1

  Lose Weight

  If you want to know how many calories you burned while walking or running on a treadmill to support your weight loss journey.

• 2

  Track Treadmill Session

  If you want to know how many calories you burned while walking or running on a treadmill to track your progress.

• 3

  Don't have a Heart Rate Monitor

  If you don't have a heart rate monitor, you can use this calculator to estimate your calorie burn without knowing your exact heart rate.

Use this calculator as a helpful tool to estimate calorie burn during treadmill workouts, but remember that it's an approximation and individual results may vary.