Last updated: 11 August 2026
Estimates, not measurements
Every figure this site produces — miles, kilometres, steps per mile, walking time — is an estimate calculated from average step lengths and walking speeds, or from values you enter. Your actual distance depends on your step length, pace, terrain, footwear, age and gait, and can differ meaningfully from any calculated figure. The assumptions behind every number are published on our methodology page.
Not medical or fitness advice
Nothing on this site is medical advice, fitness advice, or a health recommendation. Step targets discussed on this site — including the 10,000-step figure, which began as a marketing campaign rather than research — are context, not prescriptions. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting or changing an exercise programme, especially if you have a medical condition or mobility limitation.
External sources
Where we cite published research and institutional figures, we cite them accurately to the best of our ability, but we are not affiliated with those organisations and their findings are their own. If you find a citation error, please tell us.
Use at your own judgement
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