Estimate your calorie burn with the military-standard Pandolf equation.
Rucking is simply walking with a weighted backpack (ruck). It's a low-impact exercise that burns significantly more calories than walking alone while building strength and endurance.
This tool uses the Pandolf Equation, the gold standard for estimating energy expenditure in soldiers carrying loads. It is generally considered highly accurate for rucking activities.
Yes, significantly. Even a small increase in incline can drastically increase energy output. This calculator accounts for grade percentage accurately.