Steps to distance calculator

Most people take about 1,800 to 2,350 steps to walk a mile, depending on height and pace. Taller people and faster walkers take longer strides, so they need fewer steps. Running a mile takes about 1,350 to 2,000 steps.

For someone around 5′7″, 10,000 steps is about 4.4 miles at a slow walk and 5.2 miles at a brisk walk. Use the calculator above with your own height and pace for a closer estimate.

For someone around 5′7″, a kilometer of walking takes roughly 1,200 to 1,400 steps, depending on pace. Switch the calculator to metric to convert steps to kilometers.

It estimates your stride length from your height and pace, then divides your steps by the number of steps you take per mile. Paces of 12 minutes per mile or faster use a running stride; slower paces use a walking stride.

It gives a good estimate for most people, but everyone’s stride is a little different. For a more exact number, walk a known distance, count your steps and compare. A fitness tracker or phone can also track your steps and distance automatically.