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Stride Length Calculator

Work out stride length instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Stride Length Calculator

Speed is the product of cadence and stride length, so stride follows from dividing speed in metres per minute by cadence. Running 12 km/h at 176 steps a minute gives a 1.14 m step, or a 2.27 m full gait cycle. Increasing speed is achieved mostly by lengthening the stride, since cadence rises only modestly with pace.

Formulas

Stride length

stride = speed in m/min / cadence

Speed relation

speed = cadence x stride length

Worked example

With the default values below, Stride Length Calculator returns Stride Length Per Step of 1.136. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Running speedminimum 0.1 km/h
12 km/h
Cadenceminimum 1 steps/min
176 steps/min

Results

Stride Length Per Step
1.136 m
Same Length In Centimetres
113.6
Full Gait Cycle Length
2.273 m
Steps Per Kilometre
880

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Stride length
  3. 3Speed relation
  4. 4Stride Length Per Step= 1.136 m
  5. 5Same Length In Centimetres= 113.6
  6. 6Full Gait Cycle Length= 2.273 m
  7. 7Steps Per Kilometre= 880

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 2 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 3 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • This is an estimate from population-average equations, not a medical or diagnostic assessment. Individual results vary with genetics, training history and technique. Seek advice from a qualified coach or clinician before making significant changes to training.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

This is an estimate from population-average equations, not a medical or diagnostic assessment. Individual results vary with genetics, training history and technique. Seek advice from a qualified coach or clinician before making significant changes to training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I try to lengthen my stride?

Not deliberately at the front - reaching ahead brakes you. Stride lengthens naturally as hip extension and push-off improve.

What is the difference between step and stride?

A step is one foot to the other; a stride is a full cycle of both. Some devices report stride as double the step length.

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