Stride Length Calculator
Estimate your stride and step length from your height. The tool reports stride length in inches and centimetres and shows how many steps it takes you to cover a mile.
How to estimate stride length
- Enter your height in inches or centimetres.
- Choose your sex and whether you are walking or running.
- Read your stride length, step length and steps per mile.
Examples
70-inch male, walking
Height 70 in, male, walking
Stride about 29.05 in, step 14.53 in, around 4,362 steps per mile
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between stride and step length?
A step is one foot to the other. A stride is two steps, the full cycle from one foot landing to the same foot landing again, so stride is double the step.
How is stride length estimated from height?
Walking stride is about 0.413 of height for women and 0.415 for men. Running stride is longer, about 0.65 of height.
How many steps are in a mile?
It depends on your stride. A 70-inch male walking takes roughly 4,362 steps per mile, while taller people or runners take fewer.
Why is the running stride longer?
Runners push off harder and spend time airborne, so each stride covers more ground than a walking stride for the same person.
Can I measure my stride more precisely?
Yes. Walk or run a known distance, count your steps, then divide the distance by the steps for your real step length.
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