Steps in 175 flights by staircase type
| Steps per flight | Typical in | Total steps |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | small homes | 2,100 |
| 14 | homes | 2,450 |
| 16 | offices, apartments | 2,800 |
| 18 | commercial buildings | 3,150 |
| 20 | tall-ceiling buildings | 3,500 |
Calories burned climbing 175 flights
| Body weight | Steady pace (4 METs, ~15 s/flight) | Brisk (8.8 METs, ~9 s/flight) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 175 kcal | 231 kcal |
| 75 kg (165 lb) | 219 kcal | 289 kcal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 262 kcal | 347 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.
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Convert walking steps to distance with the steps to km calculator.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Health disclaimer