Steps-To-Distance Conversion Chart - University Of Wyoming Page 2
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Stride Length Conversions
The actual number of steps required for an individual to walk a mile varies by
stride length. Stride length varies person to person and even with walking speed.
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To obtain an average stride length for an individual, try the
.
Find a sidewalk and puddle of water. Or make a small puddle by pouring water
on the sidewalk. Get the bottom of your shoes wet. Walk 8 to 10 paces away from
the puddle at a normal to brisk pace. While the footprints are still wet, measure
from heel strike of one foot to the heel strike of the other foot. Take 3 to 4
measurements and average them.
Converting Footsteps to Miles
Number of Footsteps to
Step Length
Walk a Mile
18”
3520
21”
3017
24”
2640
27”
2347
30”
2112
33”
1920
36”
1760
39”
1625
Pedometer Walking
Source: Sweetgall, Robert;
; Clayton, Missouri: Creative Walking, Inc. 2001.
Activity Conversions
If you are adding up steps and miles to better health, include a variety of activities
Shape Up Across
in addition to walking. Below is a conversion chart from
Colorado
based on Dr. Gunnar Borg’s perceived exertion (RPE) scales. The
intensity of the activity is key to determining into which category it will fall.
Lifestyle/Light Physical Activity: 30 minutes = 1 mile
baseball, canoeing, croquet, yard work, fishing, golf (with cart),
gymnastics, table tennis (ping-pong), volleyball (recreational), gardening,
housework
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