1 mile in steps
How many steps in a mile?
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Short answer
A mile (1.6 km) is about 2,150 steps for an average adult, or roughly 1,990 to 2,590 depending on height. Walking it takes about 21 min at a brisk 100 steps a minute.
- Steps
- 2,150
- 0.75 m average step
- Kilometres
- 1.6
- Brisk walk
- 21 min
- at 100 steps/min
- Calories
- 90
- kcal at 70 kg
Steps in a mile by height
Step length is roughly 0.415 × your height. Taller walkers need fewer steps for the same distance.
| Height | Step length | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4′11″) | 62 cm | 2,590 |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 64 cm | 2,500 |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 66 cm | 2,420 |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 68 cm | 2,350 |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 71 cm | 2,280 |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 73 cm | 2,220 |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 75 cm | 2,150 |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 77 cm | 2,100 |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 79 cm | 2,040 |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 81 cm | 1,990 |
How long does it take to walk a mile?
| Pace | Steps per minute | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxed stroll | 80 | 27 min |
| Brisk walk | 100 | 21 min |
| Fast walk | 120 | 18 min |
Calories burned walking a mile
| Body weight | Calories |
|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 64 kcal |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 77 kcal |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 90 kcal |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 103 kcal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 116 kcal |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 129 kcal |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 142 kcal |
Convert your own distance
Enter a distance, then your height for a personal step count.
Distance to steps
- Steps
- 2,146
- Kilometres
- 1.6
- Miles
- 1.0
- Calories
- 90 kcal
Walking time: 27 min at 80 steps/min · 21 min at 100 steps/min · 18 min at 120 steps/min.
Estimate based on the 0.75 m average adult step and a 70 kg body weight. Nothing you type is saved or sent.
Steps in other distances
Step counts near 1.6 km
Frequently asked questions
How many steps are in a mile?
About 2,150 steps using the 0.75 m average adult step. Taller people take longer steps and need fewer: roughly 1,990 at 195 cm tall and 2,590 at 150 cm.
How long does it take to walk a mile?
About 21 min at a brisk 100 steps a minute, 27 min at a relaxed 80 and 18 min at a fast 120 steps a minute.
How many calories does walking a mile burn?
Roughly 90 kcal for a 70 kg adult, from about 64 kcal at 50 kg to 142 kcal at 110 kg. It is an estimate: pace, hills and fitness change the real number.
How do I find my own step length?
Walk a measured distance, such as 10 metres or a running track lap, at your normal pace and count your steps. Divide the distance by the steps. Or use 0.415 × your height as a starting estimate, which is what this page and the step counter do.
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