8,000 steps to kilometers
How far do you walk when you hit 8,000 steps?
Quick answer
6.08 km
3.78 miles · about 1 h 13 min at a normal pace · 298 calories for a 70 kg walker
Walking 8,000 steps covers about 6.08 km (3.78 miles) 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 13 min, and burns roughly 298 calories for a 70 kg (155 lb) person. Your exact distance depends on your height — taller people cover more ground per step. See the table below.
Distance depends on your height
Your stride length is roughly 0.41 × your height — so a shorter walker covers less ground per step.
| Your height | Stride | Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" (147 cm) — petite | 60.7 cm | 3.02 mi | 4.86 km |
| 5'4" (163 cm) — avg woman | 67.3 cm | 3.35 mi | 5.39 km |
| 5'9" (175 cm) — avg adult | 72.6 cm | 3.61 mi | 5.81 km |
| 6'0" (183 cm) — avg man | 75.9 cm | 3.78 mi | 6.08 km |
| 6'4" (193 cm) — tall | 80.1 cm | 3.98 mi | 6.41 km |
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) | 257 cal | 230 cal | 231 cal |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 323 cal | 289 cal | 291 cal |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 390 cal | 349 cal | 351 cal |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 451 cal | 404 cal | 406 cal |
| 250 lb (113 kg) | 537 cal | 481 cal | 483 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 54 min |
| Normal (3.1 mph) | 3.1 mph | 1 h 13 min |
| Brisk (4 mph) | 4 mph | 57 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 km is 8,000 steps?+
8,000 steps is about 6.08 km (3.78 miles) for an average adult with a 76 cm stride length. Shorter walkers cover slightly less distance, taller walkers more — see the height table on this page for your specific number.
How long does it take to walk 8,000 steps?+
At a normal walking pace of 5 km/h, 8,000 steps takes about 1 h 13 min. At a brisk 6.4 km/h pace it takes about 57 min. At a slower 3.2 km/h stroll it takes about 1 h 54 min.
How many calories does 8,000 steps burn?+
8,000 steps burns roughly 298 calories for a 70 kg (155 lb) person at a normal walking pace. Lighter people burn fewer calories per step; heavier people burn more. See the calorie table on this page for your weight.
How is the steps-to-km conversion calculated?+
We use an average adult stride length of 76 cm (2.5 ft). Steps × stride length (cm) ÷ 100,000 = distance in km. So 8,000 steps × 76 cm ÷ 100,000 ≈ 6.08 km. Your actual stride is roughly 0.41 × your height.