Step Length Calculator
Calculate your average step length and steps per kilometer using your height and gender. This tool helps you estimate how many steps you take in a kilometer and calibrate fitness trackers, pedometers, or manual logs. Perfect for walkers, runners, and anyone tracking distance via steps.
Estimate Step Size and Steps per Kilometer
Step Length and Steps per KM Formula
\[
\begin{aligned}
\text{For Women:} \quad & \text{Step Length (m)} = \frac{\text{Height (cm)} \times 0.413}{100} \\
\text{For Men:} \quad & \text{Step Length (m)} = \frac{\text{Height (cm)} \times 0.415}{100} \\
\\
\text{Steps per km} &= \frac{1000}{\text{Step Length (m)}}
\end{aligned}
\]
Step Length – Calculation Example
Example:
- Gender: Female
- Height: 165 cm
- $$\text{Step Length} = \frac{165 \times 0.413}{100} = 0.68145 \, \text{m}$$
- $$\text{Steps per km} = \frac{1000}{0.68145} \approx 1467 \, \text{steps}$$
So, you take approximately 1467 steps per kilometer.
Step length is the average distance between two consecutive steps. It varies by gender, height, and pace. This calculator uses gender-specific coefficients:
- 0.413 for women
- 0.415 for men
It’s especially useful to:
- Estimate walking/running distance from steps
- Calibrate step counters and smartwatches
- Track fitness progress or estimate travel distance without GPS