KM to Steps Calculator
Find out how many steps it takes to walk or run a distance in kilometres.
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Step length is estimated from height: about 41% of it when walking, 48% when jogging and 58% when running. Calories use MET values for each pace.
KM to steps formula
steps = km × 1,000 ÷ step length (m)
For a 175 cm man walking at an average pace (72.6 cm per step), 1 km ≈ 1,377 steps and 5 km ≈ 6,885 steps.
Steps per km by height (walking, men)
- 160 cm — 1,506 steps
- 165 cm — 1,460 steps
- 170 cm — 1,417 steps
- 175 cm — 1,377 steps
- 180 cm — 1,339 steps
- 185 cm — 1,303 steps
Walking vs. running
Running steps are longer — around 58% of height at 10 km/h — so the same kilometre takes noticeably fewer steps: about 985 for a 175 cm runner.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps is 1 km?
About 1,300–1,500 walking steps for most adults.
How many steps is 5 km?
About 6,500–7,500 walking steps, or around 5,000 running steps.
How many km do I need to walk for 10,000 steps?
About 6.5–8 km, depending on your height.