Miles to steps
At a moderate 3 mph, a mile is about 2,280 steps. A slower pace takes more steps.
| Miles | 2 mph | 3 mph | 4 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1,460 | 1,140 | 970 |
| 1 | 2,920 | 2,280 | 1,940 |
| 1.5 | 4,380 | 3,420 | 2,910 |
| 2 | 5,840 | 4,550 | 3,870 |
| 2.5 | 7,300 | 5,690 | 4,840 |
| 3 | 8,760 | 6,830 | 5,810 |
| 4 | 11,680 | 9,110 | 7,750 |
| 5 | 14,600 | 11,390 | 9,690 |
| 6 | 17,520 | 13,660 | 11,620 |
| 8 | 23,360 | 18,220 | 15,500 |
| 10 | 29,210 | 22,770 | 19,370 |
These are estimates for groups of people, with steps counted on a treadmill. Your own numbers depend on your body, stride, ground and pace.
From the CADENCE-Adults studies and the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities. How we work it out
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- Walking speed
- Calories burned walking
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- How we work out the walking numbers
Made by fitvee from published research. General information, not medical advice.
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