10 km (10K) in steps
How many steps in 10 km?
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Short answer
10 km (6.2 miles) is about 13,330 steps for an average adult, or roughly 12,360 to 16,060 depending on height. Walking it takes about 2 h 13 min at a brisk 100 steps a minute.
- Steps
- 13,330
- 0.75 m average step
- Miles
- 6.2
- Brisk walk
- 2 h 13 min
- at 100 steps/min
- Calories
- 560
- kcal at 70 kg
Steps in 10 km 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 | 16,060 |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 64 cm | 15,550 |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 66 cm | 15,060 |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 68 cm | 14,600 |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 71 cm | 14,170 |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 73 cm | 13,770 |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 75 cm | 13,390 |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 77 cm | 13,030 |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 79 cm | 12,680 |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 81 cm | 12,360 |
How long does it take to walk 10 km?
| Pace | Steps per minute | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxed stroll | 80 | 2 h 47 min |
| Brisk walk | 100 | 2 h 13 min |
| Fast walk | 120 | 1 h 51 min |
Calories burned walking 10 km
| Body weight | Calories |
|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 400 kcal |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 480 kcal |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 560 kcal |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 640 kcal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 720 kcal |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 800 kcal |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 880 kcal |
Convert your own distance
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Distance to steps
- Steps
- 13,333
- Kilometres
- 10
- Miles
- 6.2
- Calories
- 560 kcal
Walking time: 2 h 47 min at 80 steps/min · 2 h 13 min at 100 steps/min · 1 h 51 min at 120 steps/min.
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Steps in other distances
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Frequently asked questions
How many steps are in 10 km?
About 13,330 steps using the 0.75 m average adult step. Taller people take longer steps and need fewer: roughly 12,360 at 195 cm tall and 16,060 at 150 cm.
How long does it take to walk 10 km?
About 2 h 13 min at a brisk 100 steps a minute, 2 h 47 min at a relaxed 80 and 1 h 51 min at a fast 120 steps a minute.
How many calories does walking 10 km burn?
Roughly 560 kcal for a 70 kg adult, from about 400 kcal at 50 kg to 880 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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