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5,000 steps in km, miles and calories
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Short answer
5,000 steps is about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) for an average adult and burns roughly 210 kcal. At a brisk 100 steps a minute it takes about 50 min.
- Kilometres
- 3.8
- 0.75 m average step
- Miles
- 2.3
- Calories
- 210
- kcal at 70 kg
- Brisk walk
- 50 min
- at 100 steps/min
How far is 5,000 steps?
Step length is roughly 0.415 × your height, so taller walkers cover more ground with the same steps.
| Height | Step length | km | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4′11″) | 62 cm | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 64 cm | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 66 cm | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 68 cm | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 71 cm | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 73 cm | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 75 cm | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 77 cm | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 79 cm | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 81 cm | 4.0 | 2.5 |
Calories burned walking 5,000 steps
Walking burns energy roughly in proportion to body weight.
| Body weight | Calories |
|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 150 kcal |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 180 kcal |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 210 kcal |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 240 kcal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 270 kcal |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 300 kcal |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 330 kcal |
How long does it take to walk 5,000 steps?
| Pace | Steps per minute | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxed stroll | 80 | 1 h 3 min |
| Brisk walk | 100 | 50 min |
| Fast walk | 120 | 42 min |
Is 5,000 steps a day enough?
5,000 steps a day is a solid base and close to the range researchers have linked with real benefit.
In a 2022 pooled analysis of 15 studies, the drop in risk of death from any cause levelled off at about 6,000–8,000 steps a day for adults aged 60 and over, and about 8,000–10,000 for younger adults. Adding a 10–20 minute walk would take most people from 5,000 into that range.
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Steps to distance and calories
- Steps
- 5,000
- Kilometres
- 3.8
- Miles
- 2.3
- Calories
- 210 kcal
Walking time: 1 h 3 min at 80 steps/min · 50 min at 100 steps/min · 42 min at 120 steps/min.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is 5,000 steps?
About 3.8 km (2.3 miles) using the 0.75 m average adult step. Step length grows with height, so it is roughly 3.1 km for someone 150 cm tall and 4.0 km at 195 cm.
How many calories do 5,000 steps burn?
Roughly 210 kcal for a 70 kg adult walking at a moderate pace. It scales with body weight: about 150 kcal at 50 kg and 330 kcal at 110 kg. Treat it as an estimate; pace, hills and fitness all change the real figure.
How long does it take to walk 5,000 steps?
About 50 min at a brisk 100 steps a minute, 1 h 3 min at a relaxed 80 and 42 min at a fast 120 steps a minute.
Is 5,000 steps a day enough?
5,000 steps a day is a solid base and close to the range researchers have linked with real benefit. In a 2022 pooled analysis of 15 studies, the drop in risk of death from any cause levelled off at about 6,000–8,000 steps a day for adults aged 60 and over, and about 8,000–10,000 for younger adults. Adding a 10–20 minute walk would take most people from 5,000 into that range.
Sources
- Paluch AE et al., The Lancet Public Health, 2022Daily steps and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts(opens in a new tab)
- Tudor-Locke C et al., International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2019Walking cadence (steps/min) and intensity in 21–40 year olds: CADENCE-adults(opens in a new tab)
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