1,000 steps to km by height
Distance depends on step length, which is roughly proportional to height. This table uses the common estimate of height × 0.415 for men and height × 0.413 for women, at a normal walking pace.
| Height | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4′11″) | 0.62 km · 0.39 mi | 0.62 km · 0.38 mi |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 0.64 km · 0.40 mi | 0.64 km · 0.40 mi |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 0.66 km · 0.41 mi | 0.66 km · 0.41 mi |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 0.68 km · 0.43 mi | 0.68 km · 0.42 mi |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 0.71 km · 0.44 mi | 0.70 km · 0.44 mi |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 0.73 km · 0.45 mi | 0.72 km · 0.45 mi |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 0.75 km · 0.46 mi | 0.74 km · 0.46 mi |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 0.77 km · 0.48 mi | 0.76 km · 0.47 mi |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 0.79 km · 0.49 mi | 0.78 km · 0.49 mi |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 0.81 km · 0.50 mi | 0.81 km · 0.50 mi |
1,000 steps: distance by height (men, walking)
How long does it take to walk 1,000 steps?
| Pace | Cadence | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxed walk | ~95 steps/min | 10:32 |
| Normal walk | ~110 steps/min | 9:05 |
| Brisk walk | ~125 steps/min | 8:00 |
| Easy run | ~165 steps/min | 6:04 |
Calories burned walking 1,000 steps
Estimated with the ACSM walking equation for a 175 cm adult walking at about 4.8 km/h on flat ground.
| Body weight | Calories |
|---|---|
| 55 kg (121 lb) | ≈ 29 kcal |
| 65 kg (143 lb) | ≈ 34 kcal |
| 75 kg (165 lb) | ≈ 39 kcal |
| 85 kg (187 lb) | ≈ 44 kcal |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | ≈ 52 kcal |
Building up? Every extra step helps. Adding 1,000–2,000 steps a day — a 10–15 minute walk — is a simple, sustainable way to move towards the 7,000–10,000 range linked with health benefits.
Other step counts
Step-length estimates are averages; measure your own step for the best accuracy. Last reviewed September 2026.