A 175 cm man has a walking stride of about 0.73 m, so 10,000 steps cover about 7.3 km and one kilometre takes about 1,377 steps.
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| Height (cm) | Stride (m) | km per 1,000 steps | km per 10,000 steps | Steps per km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 6.23 | 1,606 |
| 155 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 6.43 | 1,555 |
| 160 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 6.64 | 1,506 |
| 165 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 6.85 | 1,460 |
| 170 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 7.06 | 1,417 |
| 175 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 7.26 | 1,377 |
| 180 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 7.47 | 1,339 |
| 185 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 7.68 | 1,303 |
| 190 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 7.89 | 1,268 |
| 195 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 8.09 | 1,236 |
| 200 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 8.30 | 1,205 |
How it is computed
Stride length ≈ height × 0.415 for men or × 0.413 for women, a common rule of thumb for walking. Distance = steps × stride. Steps per km = 1,000 ÷ stride (m); steps per mile = 1,609.344 ÷ stride (m).
FAQ
How can I measure my real stride?+
Walk 20 steps at your normal pace, measure the distance and divide by 20. Enter that stride in the calculator for an exact figure.
Is a running stride the same?+
No. Running strides are much longer, often 1.2 to 1.6 times the walking stride, so the same steps cover more ground.