Steps to miles converter
Convert any step count to miles. Each row below links to a detailed page with calorie burn, walking time, and a stride-length table by height.
The quick formula
miles ≈ steps × 0.000473
This assumes an average adult stride of 76 cm (2.5 ft). Taller walkers cover slightly more per step; shorter walkers cover less. For your specific number, click any row in the table below.
Full conversion table
| Steps | Miles | Kilometers | Detail page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.47 mi | 0.76 km | 1,000 steps → |
| 2,000 | 0.94 mi | 1.52 km | 2,000 steps → |
| 2,500 | 1.18 mi | 1.90 km | 2,500 steps → |
| 3,000 | 1.42 mi | 2.28 km | 3,000 steps → |
| 4,000 | 1.89 mi | 3.04 km | 4,000 steps → |
| 5,000 | 2.36 mi | 3.80 km | 5,000 steps → |
| 6,000 | 2.83 mi | 4.56 km | 6,000 steps → |
| 7,000 | 3.31 mi | 5.32 km | 7,000 steps → |
| 7,500 | 3.54 mi | 5.70 km | 7,500 steps → |
| 8,000 | 3.78 mi | 6.08 km | 8,000 steps → |
| 9,000 | 4.25 mi | 6.84 km | 9,000 steps → |
| 10,000 | 4.72 mi | 7.60 km | 10,000 steps → |
| 11,000 | 5.19 mi | 8.36 km | 11,000 steps → |
| 12,000 | 5.67 mi | 9.12 km | 12,000 steps → |
| 13,000 | 6.14 mi | 9.88 km | 13,000 steps → |
| 14,000 | 6.61 mi | 10.6 km | 14,000 steps → |
| 15,000 | 7.08 mi | 11.4 km | 15,000 steps → |
| 16,000 | 7.56 mi | 12.2 km | 16,000 steps → |
| 17,000 | 8.03 mi | 12.9 km | 17,000 steps → |
| 18,000 | 8.50 mi | 13.7 km | 18,000 steps → |
| 20,000 | 9.44 mi | 15.2 km | 20,000 steps → |
| 25,000 | 11.8 mi | 19.0 km | 25,000 steps → |
| 30,000 | 14.2 mi | 22.8 km | 30,000 steps → |
Want exact numbers for your height?
Our step distance calculator computes the exact answer for your stride length — just enter your height.
Open the calculator →How accurate is the steps-to-miles conversion?
The 76 cm / 2.5 ft default stride length is the figure most commonly cited by the CDC, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard Health for an average-height adult. Real stride lengths range from about 60 cm (petite walkers) to 86 cm (tall walkers), so individual mileage can vary by ±10–15%.
For the most accurate number, install Steps on your iPhone or Apple Watch — it measures your actual step length from your workouts over time.