The distance covered by 10,000 steps depends on the length of your stride, which varies based on factors like height, gender, and walking speed. However, here are some general estimates:
Average Step Length and Distance for 10,000 Steps
Step Length| Distance for 10,000 Steps
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Average adult step length (~2.5 feet or 0.76 meters)| About 5 miles (8
kilometers)
Shorter step (~2.2 feet or 0.67 meters)| About 4.2 miles (6.7 kilometers)
Longer step (~2.7 feet or 0.82 meters)| About 5.1 miles (8.2 kilometers)
How to Calculate Your Own Distance
- Measure your step length:
- Walk 10 steps and measure the distance.
- Divide the distance by 10 to get your average step length.
- Multiply your step length by 10,000 to get total distance.
- Convert to miles or kilometers as needed (1 foot = 0.3048 meters).
Example:
If your step length is 2.5 feet, then
10,000 steps × 2.5 feet = 25,000 feet
25,000 feet ÷ 5,280 (feet per mile) ≈ 4.73 miles If you want, I can help you
estimate your step length based on your height or other details!
