Hiking Calorie Calculator
Energy burned including pack weight and elevation.
Enter your values
Enter the body weight in kg.
Enter the pack weight in kg.
Enter the distance in km.
Enter the elevation gain in m.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Calories burned
- 1,371 kcal
- From distance
- 672 kcal
- From climbing
- 699 kcal
- Food to carry
- 343 g of carbs
Quick answer
Hiking burn rises with elevation gain and pack weight; climbing costs far more energy per kilometre than flat walking.
kcal ≈ (kg + pack) x (0.7 x km + 0.0091 x metres climbed)
At a glance
| What it does | Energy burned including pack weight and elevation. |
|---|---|
| Category | Fitness |
| Inputs needed | Body weight, Pack weight, Distance, Elevation gain |
| Main output | Calories burned |
| Formula | kcal ≈ (kg + pack) x (0.7 x km + 0.0091 x metres climbed) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Hiking Calorie Calculator
- 1Enter body weight and the loaded pack weight separately.
- 2Add distance and total elevation gain from your route map.
- 3Carry roughly 250 kcal per hour of planned hiking.
Inputs explained
- Body weight(kg)
- Enter the body weight in kg.
- Pack weight(kg)
- Enter the pack weight in kg.
- Distance(km)
- Enter the distance in km.
- Elevation gain(m)
- Enter the elevation gain in m.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Body weight72 kg
- Pack weight8 kg
- Distance12 km
- Elevation gain600 m
Results
- Calories burned1,371 kcal
- From distance672 kcal
- From climbing699 kcal
- Food to carry343 g of carbs
Frequently asked questions
Does downhill burn calories?
Yes, less than climbing but more than flat walking due to eccentric muscle work.
How much water?
Roughly 0.5-1 litre per hour depending on heat and effort.
What do I need to enter into the Hiking Calorie Calculator?
Just 4 values: body weight, pack weight, distance, elevation gain. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Hiking Calorie Calculator work out the answer?
Hiking burn rises with elevation gain and pack weight; climbing costs far more energy per kilometre than flat walking. It applies the formula kcal ≈ (kg + pack) x (0.7 x km + 0.0091 x metres climbed) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Hiking Calorie Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.