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Calculate calories burned climbing stairs. MET 9.0 ascending, 3.5 descending. Empire State Building, Eiffel Tower. 7 min/day reduces heart attack risk 50%.

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Stairs Calorie Calculator

MET 9.0 ascending, 3.5 descending. Empire State 1,576 steps. 7 min/day = 50% lower heart attack risk.

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stairs_calc.sh
CALCULATED
$ calc_stairs --floors=5 --speed=moderate --weight=160lb
Total Calories
17
Per Floor
3.4 cal
Total Steps
85
Elevation
~638 ft
Building Climber: ~0.1× Eiffel Tower (674 steps)

Screenshot Summary

85 steps = ~0.1× Eiffel Tower (674 steps) • 17 cal burned

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Answer Capsule: Stair climbing burns ~9.0 MET ascending and ~3.5 MET descending. A 150 lb person burns ~0.17 cal/step. Seven minutes of stairs daily can reduce heart attack risk by 50%.

Key Takeaways

  • Cal = MET × weight_kg × duration_hours. Stairs: MET 9.0 ascending, 3.5 descending
  • Climbing stairs burns 2–3× more calories than flat walking
  • Empire State Building: 1,576 steps (86 floors). Elite run-up ~10 min
  • 7 min/day of stairs reduces heart attack risk by 50%

Did You Know?

🪜Climbing stairs burns 2–3× more calories than flat walking at the same durationSource: ACSM
🗽Empire State Building Run-Up is 1,576 steps completed in ~10 min by elite athletesSource: ESBRU
❤️Just 7 minutes of stairs per day can reduce heart attack risk by 50%Source: Harvard Health
📐Typical step rise is 7–8 inches; 17 steps ≈ one floor in office buildingsSource: Building codes
🏃Running stairs (15 MET) burns nearly twice as much as moderate climbing (9 MET)Source: Compendium

How It Works

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours). MET values come from the Compendium of Physical Activities: ascending stairs ~9.0, descending ~3.5.

Building Climber compares your total steps to famous landmarks. Empire State (1,576 steps), Eiffel Tower (674), Willis Tower (2,109), Burj Khalifa (2,918).

Expert Tips

Take the stairs for short trips—even 2–3 floors adds up over a week

Add 7 min of stair climbing daily for significant heart health benefits

Use handrails for balance but avoid leaning—upright posture burns more

Descending burns less (~3.5 MET) but still counts toward daily activity

Comparison Table

ActivityMET150 lb, 10 min
Stairs ascending (moderate)9.0~102 cal
Stairs descending3.5~40 cal
Walking flat (3 mph)3.5~40 cal
Elevator~1~11 cal

Infographic Stats

9.0
MET climbing
2–3×
vs walking
1,576
Empire State steps
50%
Heart attack risk ↓

Disclaimer: Calorie estimates use MET values from ACSM and Compendium. Actual burn varies by fitness, step height, and pace. Consult a healthcare provider before starting intense stair training.

Famous Building Reference

Empire State Building
1576 steps • 86 floors
Eiffel Tower
674 steps • 38 floors
Willis Tower
2109 steps • 108 floors
Burj Khalifa
2918 steps • 163 floors
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