10,000 Steps to Miles - How to Calculate

Ever wondered how far you've walked when you hit that 10,000-step mark? Most people have an average stride length of 2.5 feet per step. If yours is different, no worries! To find out the distance in miles of your 10,000 steps, you can calculate it as we do for 2.5 feet per step below.

Step 1: Calculate Distance in Feet

Start by multiplying the number of steps (10,000) by the average stride length of 2.5 feet per step.

10,000 steps × 2.5 feet/step = Distance (feet)

Distance (feet) = 25,000 feet

Step 2: Convert Feet to Miles

Now, divide the distance in feet (25,000) by the number of feet in a mile (5,280).

Distance (feet) ÷ 5,280 = Distance (miles)

25,000 ÷ 5,280 ≈ 4.7348 miles

Conclusion

So, when you've taken 10,000 steps, you've covered approximately 4.7348 miles.