How Many Calories are Burned on a 15-Minute Run?

By Mandy Ross

Running for 15 minutes will burn a specific amount of calories based on your body weight and running speed. Understanding calorie usage allows you to set your running pace to meet your caloric goals.

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Five Mile per Hour Pace

A 125-pound person burns 113.5 calories running 5 mph for 15 minutes. In addition, a 150-pound person uses 136 calories and a 175-pound person burns 154.

Six Mile per Hour Pace

A 125-pound person burns 141.5 calories running 6 mph for 15 minutes. Also, a 150-pound person uses 170 calories and a 175-pound person burns 198.5.

Seven Mile per Hour Pace

A 125-pound person burns 163 calories running 7 mph for 15 minutes. In addition, a 150-pound person uses 195.5 calories and a 175-pound person burns 228.

Eight Mile per Hour Pace

A 125-pound person burns 191.5 calories running 8 mph for 15 minutes. A 150-pound person uses 229.5 calories and a 175-pound person burns 268.

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