Hiking
Hiking Time Calculator
Hiking time with Naismith's rule plus Tranter-style corrections for pack weight and fitness.
Naismith: 1 hour per 5 km + 1 hour per 60…
Also called naismith rule calculator · trail time estimate
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Hiking Calculators
Hiking time with Naismith's rule, elevation gain, calories, pack weight and water needs on the trail.
Hiking
Elevation Gain Calculator
Total elevation gain and loss from a list of waypoint elevations, with average gradient.
Gain = sum of all positive elevation chan…
Also called total ascent · vertical gain
Hiking
Hiking Calories Calculator
Calories burned hiking from duration, body weight, pack weight and terrain steepness.
kcal = MET × 3.5 × (body + pack kg) × min…
Also called calories burned hiking · trekking calories
Hiking
Backpack Weight Calculator
Is your pack too heavy? Compares base weight and total pack weight with your body weight.
Aim for ≤ 20% of body weight (≤ 10% for u…
Also called backpack weight percentage · pack weight rule
Hiking
Hiking Water Calculator
How much water to carry on a hike based on duration, temperature and effort, with the weight it adds.
≈ 0.5–1.25 litres per hour depending on h…
Also called water for hiking · trail water needs
Key hiking formulas
| Hiking Time | Naismith: 1 hour per 5 km + 1 hour per 600 m of ascent |
|---|---|
| Elevation Gain | Gain = sum of all positive elevation changes |
| Hiking Calories | kcal = MET × 3.5 × (body + pack kg) × minutes ÷ 200 |
| Backpack Weight | Aim for ≤ 20% of body weight (≤ 10% for ultralight base weight) |
| Hiking Water | ≈ 0.5–1.25 litres per hour depending on heat and effort |