How many steps in 8 miles?
The answer — for an average adult — and how it changes with your height.
Quick answer
16,940 steps
8 miles · 12.87 km · about 2 h 34 min at a normal pace · 631 calories for a 155 lb (70 kg) walker
Walking 8 miles takes about 16,940 steps for an average adult, using a typical 76 cm (2.5 ft) stride. At a normal walking pace of 3 mph that takes about 2 h 34 min, and burns roughly 631 calories for a 155 lb (70 kg) person. Your exact step count depends on your height — shorter walkers take more steps for the same distance. See the table below.
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 | 21,207 |
| 5'4" (163 cm) — avg woman | 67.3 cm | 19,125 |
| 5'9" (175 cm) — avg adult | 72.6 cm | 17,728 |
| 6'0" (183 cm) — avg man | 75.9 cm | 16,953 |
| 6'4" (193 cm) — tall | 80.1 cm | 16,074 |
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) | 543 cal | 487 cal | 489 cal |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 684 cal | 613 cal | 616 cal |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 825 cal | 739 cal | 742 cal |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 956 cal | 856 cal | 860 cal |
| 250 lb (113 kg) | 1,137 cal | 1,018 cal | 1,023 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 | 4 h 1 min |
| Normal (3.1 mph) | 3.1 mph | 2 h 34 min |
| Brisk (4 mph) | 4 mph | 2 h 1 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 8 miles?+
8 miles is about 16,940 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 8 miles?+
At a normal walking pace of 3 mph, 8 miles takes about 2 h 34 min. At a brisk 4 mph pace it takes about 2 h 1 min. At a slower 2 mph stroll it takes about 4 h 1 min.
How many calories does 8 miles burn?+
Walking 8 miles burns roughly 631 calories for a 155 lb (70 kg) person at a normal walking pace. Lighter people burn less; heavier people burn more — see the calorie table on this page.
Is walking 8 miles a day enough exercise?+
Yes — walking 8 miles a day (16,940 steps) easily meets the CDC's recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week if done at a normal-to-brisk pace.
How is the miles-to-steps conversion calculated?+
We multiply the distance in meters by 100 (cm/m) and divide by an average stride length of 76 cm. So 8 miles = 12875 m × 100 ÷ 76 ≈ 16,940 steps. Your actual stride length is roughly 0.41 × your height.