Flights of stairs to steps chart
| Flights | Steps (12/flight) | Steps (16/flight) | Steps (20/flight) | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 flights | 120 | 160 | 200 | 30 m / 98 ft |
| 15 flights | 180 | 240 | 300 | 45 m / 148 ft |
| 20 flights | 240 | 320 | 400 | 60 m / 197 ft |
| 25 flights | 300 | 400 | 500 | 75 m / 246 ft |
| 30 flights | 360 | 480 | 600 | 90 m / 295 ft |
| 40 flights | 480 | 640 | 800 | 120 m / 394 ft |
| 50 flights | 600 | 800 | 1,000 | 150 m / 492 ft |
| 60 flights | 720 | 960 | 1,200 | 180 m / 591 ft |
| 70 flights | 840 | 1,120 | 1,400 | 210 m / 689 ft |
| 75 flights | 900 | 1,200 | 1,500 | 225 m / 738 ft |
| 80 flights | 960 | 1,280 | 1,600 | 240 m / 787 ft |
| 90 flights | 1,080 | 1,440 | 1,800 | 270 m / 886 ft |
| 100 flights | 1,200 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 300 m / 984 ft |
| 110 flights | 1,320 | 1,760 | 2,200 | 330 m / 1083 ft |
| 120 flights | 1,440 | 1,920 | 2,400 | 360 m / 1181 ft |
| 125 flights | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 375 m / 1230 ft |
| 150 flights | 1,800 | 2,400 | 3,000 | 450 m / 1476 ft |
| 175 flights | 2,100 | 2,800 | 3,500 | 525 m / 1722 ft |
| 200 flights | 2,400 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 600 m / 1969 ft |
What counts as a flight?
There is no single standard. Residential flights between floors typically have 12–16 steps and commercial ones 16–20. Fitness trackers count one “floor” for about 3 m (10 ft) of elevation gained, detected by a barometer, regardless of the number of steps.
Calories climbing stairs
The Compendium of Physical Activities lists stair climbing at about 4 METs at a slow pace and 8.8 METs at a fast pace, compared with about 3.5 METs for walking at 3 mph. Calories = MET × body weight (kg) × hours.
Build up gradually. Stair climbing is hard on the calves, quads and knees. Start with a few flights, use the handrail for balance, and add more over weeks.
Related: steps to km, walking time, incline walking calories.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Health disclaimer