How many miles is 10,000 steps?
10,000 steps is about 4.4 miles (7.0 km) for an average-height adult walking. Shorter walkers land nearer 4.1 miles, taller ones nearer 4.8.
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Step length used: 27.6 in (estimated from height, walking)
- 1Kilometres7.02
- 2Calories burned154 lb at 3 mph353
- 3Time on feetat 3 mph1 h 27 min
- 4Steps per mileat this step length2,292
10,000 steps in miles, by height
| Height | Women | Men | Km (avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ | 3.78 mi | 3.80 mi | 6.10 |
| 5′0″ | 3.91 mi | 3.93 mi | 6.31 |
| 5′2″ | 4.04 mi | 4.06 mi | 6.52 |
| 5′4″ | 4.17 mi | 4.19 mi | 6.73 |
| 5′6″ | 4.30 mi | 4.32 mi | 6.94 |
| 5′8″ | 4.43 mi | 4.45 mi | 7.15 |
| 5′10″ | 4.56 mi | 4.58 mi | 7.36 |
| 6′0″ | 4.69 mi | 4.72 mi | 7.57 |
| 6′2″ | 4.82 mi | 4.85 mi | 7.78 |
| 6′4″ | 4.95 mi | 4.98 mi | 7.99 |
| 6′6″ | 5.08 mi | 5.11 mi | 8.20 |
Calories burned walking 10,000 steps
At 3 mph on flat ground, 10,000 steps takes about 1 h 27 min. Calories scale with body weight:
| Body weight | Calories (3 mph) | Calories (3.5 mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 275 | 263 |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 344 | 329 |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 412 | 394 |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 481 | 460 |
| 240 lb (109 kg) | 550 | 526 |
Figures use the ACSM walking equation and include resting burn. For calories from your own numbers, use the steps to calories calculator.
Is 10,000 steps a day a good target?
10,000 steps is at or above the level where research sees the benefit curve level off (around 8,000–10,000 for adults under 60, per Paluch et al., 2022). More steps still add fitness and calorie burn, but there is no magic threshold.
See how many steps a day you actually need.
Questions people ask
How many miles is 10,000 steps?
10,000 steps is about 4.4 miles for a 5′7″ adult walking at a normal pace. Depending on height it ranges from roughly 4.1 to 4.8 miles.
How many kilometres is 10,000 steps?
About 7.0 km at an average walking step length of 70 cm.
How long does it take to walk 10,000 steps?
Around 1 h 27 min at a steady 3 mph (4.8 km/h). A brisk 3.5 mph cuts that to about 1 h 15 min.
How many calories do 10,000 steps burn?
Roughly 344 calories for a 150 lb person and 458 for a 200 lb person walking at 3 mph (gross calories, ACSM walking equation).