Convert a step count to distance with a measured stride length.
A measured stride length is far more accurate than a height-based estimate, because stride varies with leg proportion and walking style. Measuring over twenty steps and dividing removes most of the error. Fitness trackers using default stride estimates commonly err by ten per cent or more, which compounds over a year of logged distance.
Steps to Distance
Distance in km = steps × stride length in cm ÷ 100,000
These figures are estimates based on population-average formulas and are intended for training and recreational planning only. They are not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before starting or changing an exercise programme, particularly if you have an existing medical condition.
Distance in km = steps × stride length in cm ÷ 100,000 A measured stride length is far more accurate than a height-based estimate, because stride varies with leg proportion and walking style. Measuring over twenty steps and dividing removes most of the error.
Fitness trackers using default stride estimates commonly err by ten per cent or more, which compounds over a year of logged distance.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: Steps taken, Measured stride length, Daily step goal. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.