Stride Length Calculator

Fitness trackers use your stride length to turn steps into distance. A common estimate is height × 0.413 for women and × 0.415 for men: 5’6″ (168 cm) gives about 69 cm, or about 2,300 steps per mile.

Measure it yourself

1. Mark a straight distance, such as 20 m or 100 ft.
2. Walk it at your normal pace and count steps.
3. Step length = distance ÷ steps. Repeat and average.

Step versus stride

In gait science, a stride is two steps (left and right). Fitness trackers usually use “stride length” to mean one step, so the calculator shows both.

Steps per mile

Steps per mile = 63,360 inches ÷ step length in inches. At 28 inches, that is about 2,263 steps per mile.

Stride Length Calculator quiz: 10 questions

Test yourself with 10 multiple-choice questions. Choose an answer and press Submit to see if you are right and why. Your score appears at the end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average stride length?

For walking, roughly 0.41 to 0.42 times height, often about 2.1 to 2.5 ft for adults.

How do I set my fitness tracker?

Enter the step length shown here; many trackers call it stride length.

Is running stride different?

Yes, longer; measure it separately at running pace.

How many steps are in a mile?

Usually about 2,000 to 2,500 when walking.

Can I use meters?

Yes, choose meters for the distance.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Gait (human), step and stride length

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