Answer
How many steps are in a mile?
About 2,000 to 2,500 walking steps for most adults: 2,397 for a 5 ft 4 in woman and 2,181 for a 5 ft 10 in man. Taller people take fewer steps.
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Steps per mile by height
| Height | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 2,645 | 2,632 |
| 5 ft 0 in | 2,557 | 2,545 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 2,474 | 2,462 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 2,397 | 2,386 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 2,324 | 2,313 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 2,256 | 2,245 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 2,192 | 2,181 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 2,131 | 2,120 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 2,073 | 2,063 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 2,019 | 2,009 |
How it’s worked out
Step length is about height × 0.413 for women and × 0.415 for men, a pedometer rule of thumb; a mile is 63,360 inches. Measure your own step for a better figure.
More questions
How many steps in a mile when running?
Fewer: running steps are longer, often 1,000 to 1,700 per mile depending on speed and height.
How many steps is half a mile?
About 1,199 for a 5 ft 4 in woman.
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