Steps to miles calculator
Turn a step count into distance, or a distance into steps, using your own height or a measured step length.
Steps to miles chart
At 2,250 steps per mile (average height, normal pace) and at the short- and long-stride ends of the range.
| Steps | Short stride (2,500/mi) | Average (2,250/mi) | Long stride (2,000/mi) | Km (avg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.40 mi | 0.44 mi | 0.50 mi | 0.72 |
| 2,000 | 0.80 mi | 0.89 mi | 1.00 mi | 1.43 |
| 3,000 | 1.20 mi | 1.33 mi | 1.50 mi | 2.15 |
| 5,000 | 2.00 mi | 2.22 mi | 2.50 mi | 3.58 |
| 7,500 | 3.00 mi | 3.33 mi | 3.75 mi | 5.36 |
| 10,000 | 4.00 mi | 4.44 mi | 5.00 mi | 7.15 |
| 12,000 | 4.80 mi | 5.33 mi | 6.00 mi | 8.58 |
| 15,000 | 6.00 mi | 6.67 mi | 7.50 mi | 10.73 |
| 20,000 | 8.00 mi | 8.89 mi | 10.00 mi | 14.31 |
| 25,000 | 10.00 mi | 11.11 mi | 12.50 mi | 17.88 |
Questions walkers ask
How many miles is 10,000 steps?
About 4.4 miles (7 km) for an average-height adult. Shorter walkers cover about 4 miles; taller walkers closer to 5.
How many miles is 5,000 steps?
Roughly 2.2 miles (3.5 km) at an average step length of about 28 inches.
How do I convert steps to miles?
Multiply your steps by your step length in inches, then divide by 63,360 (the number of inches in a mile). Or divide steps by your steps-per-mile number — around 2,250 for most adults.
How accurate is this?
Height-based step length is a decent estimate, typically within 5–10%. For best accuracy, measure your step length over a known distance and enter it as a custom value.