Steps per Mile by Height
From about 2,650 steps at 4′10″ to about 1,960 at 6′6″ when walking.
Steps per mile by height chart
| Height | Women walking | Men walking | Women running | Men running |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ (147 cm) | 2,645 | 2,632 | 2,116 | 2,106 |
| 4′11″ (150 cm) | 2,600 | 2,588 | 2,080 | 2,070 |
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 2,557 | 2,545 | 2,046 | 2,036 |
| 5′1″ (155 cm) | 2,515 | 2,503 | 2,012 | 2,002 |
| 5′2″ (157 cm) | 2,474 | 2,462 | 1,980 | 1,970 |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 2,435 | 2,423 | 1,948 | 1,939 |
| 5′4″ (163 cm) | 2,397 | 2,386 | 1,918 | 1,908 |
| 5′5″ (165 cm) | 2,360 | 2,349 | 1,888 | 1,879 |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 2,324 | 2,313 | 1,860 | 1,851 |
| 5′7″ (170 cm) | 2,290 | 2,279 | 1,832 | 1,823 |
| 5′8″ (173 cm) | 2,256 | 2,245 | 1,805 | 1,796 |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 2,223 | 2,213 | 1,779 | 1,770 |
| 5′10″ (178 cm) | 2,192 | 2,181 | 1,753 | 1,745 |
| 5′11″ (180 cm) | 2,161 | 2,150 | 1,729 | 1,720 |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 2,131 | 2,120 | 1,705 | 1,696 |
| 6′1″ (185 cm) | 2,102 | 2,091 | 1,681 | 1,673 |
| 6′2″ (188 cm) | 2,073 | 2,063 | 1,659 | 1,651 |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 2,046 | 2,036 | 1,636 | 1,629 |
| 6′4″ (193 cm) | 2,019 | 2,009 | 1,615 | 1,607 |
| 6′5″ (196 cm) | 1,992 | 1,983 | 1,594 | 1,586 |
| 6′6″ (198 cm) | 1,967 | 1,957 | 1,573 | 1,566 |
How is this chart calculated?
Each value is 5,280 feet divided by an estimated stride. Walking stride = height (inches) × 0.413 for women or × 0.415 for men, divided by 12. Running stride is the walking stride × 1.25. Need a value between rows? Enter your height in the calculator below.
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1 miles ≈
2,112 steps
- Kilometres
- 1.61
- Feet
- 5,280
- Calories*
- 84 kcal
- Time (normal)
- 19 min
Using the average 2.5 ft stride. Add your height for a personal result. *Calories and running stride are estimates.
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Frequently asked questions
How many steps per mile for a 5′0″ woman?
About 2,560 walking steps per mile, or around 2,050 running steps.
How many steps per mile for a 6′0″ man?
About 2,120 walking steps per mile, or roughly 1,700 running steps.
Why do taller people take fewer steps per mile?
Longer legs produce a longer stride. Since stride is about 41% of height, a taller person covers more ground with each step.
How accurate is a height-based steps chart?
It is a good average, usually within 5–10% for most people. Your exact number depends on leg length, pace and fitness — measure your stride for the best accuracy.