How to measure your stride
For the most accurate steps-to-miles conversion, measure your own stride:
- Mark a 20–30 ft straight line.
- Walk it at normal pace, counting steps.
- Stride length = distance / number of steps.
Enter that number (in feet) above and you’re done.
Formulas
miles = steps × stride(ft) ÷ 5280
km = miles × 1.60934
calories ≈ steps × 0.04 (rough walking estimate; adjust to your weight and speed)
FAQ
1. Why do different sites give different miles for 10,000 steps?
Because they assume different stride lengths. A taller person or someone walking briskly covers more ground per step. That’s why we let you pick / set stride.
2. Is 10,000 steps a day a good target?
It’s a popular benchmark, but what’s “good” depends on age, baseline activity and goals. Use this tool to translate your steps into real distance so you can compare it over time.
3. Can I use this for running?
Yes, but running stride is usually longer. Try 3.0 ft or measure your actual run stride for better accuracy.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
This section shows the formulas used by the calculator engine, plus variable definitions and units.
Formula (extracted LaTeX)
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Formula (extracted text)
miles = steps × stride(ft) ÷ 5280 km = miles × 1.60934 calories ≈ steps × 0.04 (rough walking estimate; adjust to your weight and speed)
Variables and units
- No variables provided in audit spec.
Sources (authoritative):
- NIST — Weights and measures — nist.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures - NIST — SI units — nist.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/metric-si/si-units
Changelog
Version: 0.1.0-draft
Last code update: 2026-01-19
Last code update: 2026-01-19
0.1.0-draft · 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.