How many steps in 1 km?
The answer — for an average adult — and how it changes with your height.
Quick answer
1,316 steps
1 km · about 12 min at a normal pace · 49 calories for a 70 kg walker
Walking 1 km takes about 1,316 steps for an average adult, using a typical 76 cm (2.5 ft) stride. At a normal walking pace of 5 km/h that takes about 12 min, and burns roughly 49 calories for a 70 kg (155 lb) person. Your exact step count depends on your height — shorter walkers take more steps for the same distance.
Steps required depend on your height
Shorter walkers take more steps to cover the same distance.
| Your height | Stride | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| 4'10" (147 cm) — petite | 60.7 cm | 1,647 |
| 5'4" (163 cm) — avg woman | 67.3 cm | 1,485 |
| 5'9" (175 cm) — avg adult | 72.6 cm | 1,377 |
| 6'0" (183 cm) — avg man | 75.9 cm | 1,317 |
| 6'4" (193 cm) — tall | 80.1 cm | 1,249 |
Calories burned by weight and pace
Calories scale linearly with body weight. Faster paces burn more — but only modestly more for walking.
| Your weight | Slow (2 mph) | Normal (3.1 mph) | Brisk (4 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 42 cal | 38 cal | 38 cal |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 53 cal | 48 cal | 48 cal |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 64 cal | 57 cal | 58 cal |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 74 cal | 67 cal | 67 cal |
| 250 lb (113 kg) | 88 cal | 79 cal | 79 cal |
How long will it take?
Time depends on your walking pace. Most adults walk at a normal pace of about 3 mph.
| Pace | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (2 mph) | 2 mph | 19 min |
| Normal (3.1 mph) | 3.1 mph | 12 min |
| Brisk (4 mph) | 4 mph | 9 min |
Track your real numbers with Steps
These conversions use averages. The Steps app tracks your actual step length, calories, and walking time — synced from your iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many steps is 1 km?+
1 km is about 1,316 steps for an average adult with a 76 cm stride length. Shorter walkers take more steps to cover the same distance — see the height table on this page for your specific number.
How long does it take to walk 1 km?+
At a normal walking pace of 5 km/h, 1 km takes about 12 min. At a brisk 6.4 km/h pace it takes about 9 min. At a slow 3.2 km/h pace it takes about 19 min.
How many calories does walking 1 km burn?+
Walking 1 km burns roughly 49 calories for a 70 kg (155 lb) person at a normal pace. See the calorie table on this page for your weight.
How is the km-to-steps conversion calculated?+
We multiply the distance by 100,000 (cm/km) and divide by an average stride length of 76 cm. So 1 km = 100000 cm ÷ 76 cm ≈ 1,316 steps. Your actual stride is roughly 0.41 × your height.