Steps in 125 flights by staircase type
| Steps per flight | Typical in | Total steps |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | small homes | 1,500 |
| 14 | homes | 1,750 |
| 16 | offices, apartments | 2,000 |
| 18 | commercial buildings | 2,250 |
| 20 | tall-ceiling buildings | 2,500 |
Calories burned climbing 125 flights
| Body weight | Steady pace (4 METs, ~15 s/flight) | Brisk (8.8 METs, ~9 s/flight) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 125 kcal | 165 kcal |
| 75 kg (165 lb) | 156 kcal | 206 kcal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 188 kcal | 248 kcal |
kcal = MET × body weight (kg) × hours. MET values: Compendium of Physical Activities. Climbing time per flight varies with stair height and fitness, so treat these as estimates.
Going down counts too. Descending stairs uses far less energy than climbing, but each stair is still a step on your pedometer.
Other stair counts
100 flights1,600 steps110 flights1,760 steps120 flights1,920 steps150 flights2,400 steps175 flights2,800 steps200 flights3,200 steps
Convert walking steps to distance with the steps to km calculator.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Health disclaimer