Calculating calorie with the help of pedometer

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The discussion focuses on calculating calories burned based on the number of steps walked using a pedometer. The user has a predefined stride length and weight, which are essential for the calculation. Various formulas are presented, including calorie = weight (lbs) x distance (miles), calorie = weight (lbs) x distance (miles) x 0.53, and calorie = weight (lbs) x distance (miles) x 0.029. The user seeks clarification on which formula is the most accurate for their needs.

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Hi,
I feel I am posting in the right section, I was trying to calculate the calories burned with the help of number of steps walked, but not sure which formula I should use.
I have a predefined stride length
so distance traveled will be (no of steps x stride length) and I know my weight, with the help of these two whether I will be able to calculate calories burned??

I saw a different range of formulas

calorie=wt(lbs)xdistance(miles)

calorie=wt(lbs)xdistance(miles)x(.53)

calorie=wt(lbs)xdistance(miles)x(.029) etc

but which one is true, can anyone tell me the right formula to be used to calculate the calories burned.

thanks
 
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