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.

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.