Steps in 70 flights by staircase type
| Steps per flight | Typical in | Total steps |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | small homes | 840 |
| 14 | homes | 980 |
| 16 | offices, apartments | 1,120 |
| 18 | commercial buildings | 1,260 |
| 20 | tall-ceiling buildings | 1,400 |
Calories burned climbing 70 flights
| Body weight | Steady pace (4 METs, ~15 s/flight) | Brisk (8.8 METs, ~9 s/flight) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 70 kcal | 92 kcal |
| 75 kg (165 lb) | 88 kcal | 116 kcal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 105 kcal | 139 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
40 flights640 steps50 flights800 steps60 flights960 steps75 flights1,200 steps80 flights1,280 steps90 flights1,440 steps
Convert walking steps to distance with the steps to km calculator.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Health disclaimer