How To Calculate Mets For Walking

Calculating METs (Metabolic Equivalents of Task) for walking is crucial for understanding the energy expenditure and health benefits of your walking routine.

1. Enter your weight, height, walking speed, and time.
2. Click ‘Calculate’.
3. View your results and chart.

The MET value for walking is calculated as follows:

METs = (3.5 + (0.036 * speed) + (0.001 * weight)) * time / 60

Comparison of METs for Different Walking Speeds

Speed (km/h)	METs
3	3.5
4	4.1
5	4.7

• Increase your walking speed for a greater workout.
• Walk regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What are METs?

METs are a unit of measurement that represents the energy expenditure of a person at rest.

For more information, see CDC’s Adults Guidelines and Mayo Clinic’s Walking: Your steps to health.