Calculating calorie with the help of pedometer

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To calculate calories burned using a pedometer, the user can determine the distance traveled by multiplying the number of steps by the predefined stride length. Several formulas are suggested, including calorie = weight (lbs) x distance (miles) and variations that include multipliers like 0.53 or 0.029. The discussion seeks clarity on which formula is the most accurate for calculating calories burned based on weight and distance. Users are encouraged to share their insights on the correct formula to use. Accurate calorie calculation can aid in fitness tracking and weight management.
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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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