Steps-to-Distance Calculator

Convert steps to kilometres or miles using your stride. Free, private and instant.

How to use the Steps to Distance

  1. Pick metric (cm, kg) or imperial (ft, in, lb) units.
  2. Enter number of steps.
  3. Choose sex: Male or Female.
  4. Enter height.
  5. Enter your stride length (optional) - optional.
  6. Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.

About the Steps to Distance

Convert your step count to kilometres and miles. Distance depends on stride, which is about 41% of your height, so enter your height or your measured stride length for a better estimate.

Also known as: steps to km, steps to miles, how many steps in a km, step length calculator.

Worked example

Distance walked: 5.64 km (Somewhat active). 8,000 steps with a 71 cm stride is about 5.64 km (3.51 miles).

Formula and cut-offs

Stride length = height x 0.415 (men) or 0.413 (women). Distance = steps x stride. Daily step levels: under 5,000 sedentary, 5,000-7,499 low active, 7,500-9,999 somewhat active, 10,000-12,499 active, 12,500+ highly active.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are in a kilometre?

About 1,200 to 1,400 steps, depending on stride length.

How far is 10,000 steps?

Roughly 7 to 8 km (4.3 to 5 miles).

Is 10,000 steps a day necessary?

Benefits start well below that; 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day already lowers health risk.

How far is 8000 steps for a man 170 cm tall?

Distance walked: 5.64 km (Somewhat active). 8,000 steps with a 71 cm stride is about 5.64 km (3.51 miles). Enter your own numbers above for a personal result.

Sources and references

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