How many steps in 3 km?
The answer — for an average adult — and how it changes with your height.
Quick answer
3,947 steps
3 km · about 36 min at a normal pace · 147 calories for a 70 kg walker
Walking 3 km takes about 3,947 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 36 min, and burns roughly 147 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 | 4,941 |
| 5'4" (163 cm) — avg woman | 67.3 cm | 4,456 |
| 5'9" (175 cm) — avg adult | 72.6 cm | 4,131 |
| 6'0" (183 cm) — avg man | 75.9 cm | 3,950 |
| 6'4" (193 cm) — tall | 80.1 cm | 3,746 |
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) | 127 cal | 113 cal | 114 cal |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 159 cal | 143 cal | 143 cal |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 192 cal | 172 cal | 173 cal |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 223 cal | 200 cal | 200 cal |
| 250 lb (113 kg) | 265 cal | 237 cal | 238 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 | 56 min |
| Normal (3.1 mph) | 3.1 mph | 36 min |
| Brisk (4 mph) | 4 mph | 28 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 3 km?+
3 km is about 3,947 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 3 km?+
At a normal walking pace of 5 km/h, 3 km takes about 36 min. At a brisk 6.4 km/h pace it takes about 28 min. At a slow 3.2 km/h pace it takes about 56 min.
How many calories does walking 3 km burn?+
Walking 3 km burns roughly 147 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 3 km = 300000 cm ÷ 76 cm ≈ 3,947 steps. Your actual stride is roughly 0.41 × your height.