Steps to miles

Find your step count in the chart or the table.

10,000 steps at 3 mph is about

4.4 miles

That is about 7.1 km, and about 1 h 28 min of walking.

  • 2 mph, slow3.4 mi5.5 km
  • 3 mph, moderate4.4 mi7.1 km
  • 4 mph, very brisk5.2 mi8.3 km
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Steps to miles, at three paces

Steps to miles at three pacesMiles walked for 0 to 30,000 steps at 2, 3 and 4 mph. At 10,000 steps: 3.4 miles at 2 mph, 4.4 at 3 mph, 5.2 at 4 mph.0481216010k20k30k10,000 steps2 mph3 mph4 mphSteps to miles at three pacesMiles walked for 0 to 30,000 steps at 2, 3 and 4 mph. At 10,000 steps: 3.4 miles at 2 mph, 4.4 at 3 mph, 5.2 at 4 mph.0481216010k20k30k10,000 steps2 mph3 mph4 mph
Miles walked, by steps. A faster pace has longer steps, so the same steps go further.
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Miles by steps at three paces
Steps2 mph3 mph4 mph
5,0001.72.22.6
10,0003.44.45.2
20,0006.88.810.3
30,00010.313.215.5

Estimates for groups of people, counted on a treadmill.

Your own numbers depend on your body, stride, ground and pace.

Steps a minute: CADENCE-Adults, ages 41 to 60 and 61 to 85.

Calories: the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities, adults and 60 and over.

How we work it out

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A gentle 28-day walking plan

Short sessions at home, with an easier version of every move.

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The full table

Miles walked, by steps and pace
Steps2 mph3 mph4 mph
1,0000.30.40.5
2,0000.70.91.0
3,0001.01.31.5
4,0001.41.82.1
5,0001.72.22.6
6,0002.12.63.1
7,0002.43.13.6
8,0002.73.54.1
9,0003.14.04.6
10,0003.44.45.2
12,0004.15.36.2
15,0005.16.67.7
20,0006.88.810.3
25,0008.611.012.9
30,00010.313.215.5
In kilometers
Kilometers walked, by steps and pace
Steps2 mph3 mph4 mph
1,0000.60.70.8
2,0001.11.41.7
3,0001.72.12.5
4,0002.22.83.3
5,0002.83.54.2
6,0003.34.25.0
7,0003.94.95.8
8,0004.45.76.6
9,0005.06.47.5
10,0005.57.18.3
12,0006.68.510.0
15,0008.310.612.5
20,00011.014.116.6
25,00013.817.720.8
30,00016.521.224.9

Stop if anything hurts, or if you feel dizzy, short of breath or chest pressure.

Stop signs

General information, not medical advice.

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