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Convert your steps to miles or kilometers. Calculate calories burned and time spent walking.
Used to estimate stride length
For calorie estimation
Based on average stride length of 2.5 feet:
Step counters vary in accuracy depending on device type, placement, and activity. Understanding these differences helps you interpret your data correctly.
95-98% accuracy. Close to body's center of mass. Best for step counting.
98%+ accuracy. Used in scientific studies. Not consumer-available.
90-95% accuracy. Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin. Require arm swing.
90-95% accuracy. Less affected by arm movements.
Undercounts:
Overcounts:
The same distance requires different numbers of steps depending on whether you walk or run, due to differences in stride length and biomechanics.
Average Stride Length
2.5 feet
Steps Per Mile
~2,000
10,000 Steps
5 miles
Characteristics: Shorter stride, one foot always on ground, lower impact
Average Stride Length
3.5 feet
Steps Per Mile
~1,500
10,000 Steps
6.7 miles
Characteristics: Longer stride, flight phase, higher impact, more calories
About 5 miles for most people. This assumes an average walking stride of 2.5 feet. Shorter people may walk 4.5 miles, taller people may walk 5.5 miles. Running 10,000 steps is approximately 6.7 miles.
Most quality fitness trackers are 90-95% accurate for walking and running. Accuracy drops for other activities like cycling or elliptical. Factors like device placement, arm movement, and activity type affect accuracy.
Each device uses different algorithms, sensor types, and sensitivity levels. A 5-10% variance between devices is normal and acceptable. Focus on trends and relative changes rather than absolute numbers.
Yes, in terms of step count, but treadmill walking burns slightly fewer calories (5-10% less) because the belt assists movement and there's no wind resistance. Your tracker should count them equally.
Walk 10 normal steps. Measure the distance from your starting point to where you stopped. Divide by 10. For example, if you walked 25 feet in 10 steps, your stride is 2.5 feet. Do this 3 times and average.
Count all steps! Daily life activities (walking around house, parking lot, etc.) add up significantly. This 'NEAT' (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is important for health and calorie expenditure.
Apple Watch is generally more conservative and may not count steps during certain arm movements. Fitbit tends to count more generously. Neither is necessarily wrong - they use different algorithms and philosophies.
No. Faster walking and running burn more calories per step due to increased intensity and metabolic demand. A running step burns about 50% more than a walking step, even though the distance is longer.
Distance and calorie calculations are estimates based on average values and may vary based on individual stride length, walking speed, terrain, and metabolism. Use these estimates as general guidance for tracking your fitness progress.