How many steps in 6 km?
The answer — for an average adult — and how it changes with your height.
Quick answer
7,895 steps
6 km · about 1 h 12 min at a normal pace · 294 calories for a 70 kg walker
Walking 6 km takes about 7,895 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 1 h 12 min, and burns roughly 294 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 | 9,883 |
| 5'4" (163 cm) — avg woman | 67.3 cm | 8,913 |
| 5'9" (175 cm) — avg adult | 72.6 cm | 8,262 |
| 6'0" (183 cm) — avg man | 75.9 cm | 7,900 |
| 6'4" (193 cm) — tall | 80.1 cm | 7,491 |
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) | 253 cal | 227 cal | 228 cal |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 319 cal | 286 cal | 287 cal |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 384 cal | 344 cal | 346 cal |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 445 cal | 399 cal | 401 cal |
| 250 lb (113 kg) | 530 cal | 475 cal | 477 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 | 1 h 53 min |
| Normal (3.1 mph) | 3.1 mph | 1 h 12 min |
| Brisk (4 mph) | 4 mph | 56 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 6 km?+
6 km is about 7,895 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 6 km?+
At a normal walking pace of 5 km/h, 6 km takes about 1 h 12 min. At a brisk 6.4 km/h pace it takes about 56 min. At a slow 3.2 km/h pace it takes about 1 h 53 min.
How many calories does walking 6 km burn?+
Walking 6 km burns roughly 294 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 6 km = 600000 cm ÷ 76 cm ≈ 7,895 steps. Your actual stride is roughly 0.41 × your height.