Steps to Miles Conversion Chart
A pedometer can be useful in helping you reach your fitness goals, including a daily walking
goal. The American College of Sports Medicine classifies 10,000 steps per day as "active."
Use this chart to calculate how many miles per day your steps equal.
Steps Walked
Miles (Approximate)
500
=
1/4 mile
1000
=
1/2 mile
1500
=
3/4 mile
2000
=
1 mile
2500
=
1 1/4 miles
3000
=
1 1/2 miles
3500
=
1 3/4 miles
4000
=
2 miles
4500
=
2 1/4 miles
5000
=
2 1/2 miles
5500
=
2 3/4 miles
6000
=
3 miles
6500
=
3 1/4 miles
7000
=
3 1/2 miles
7500
=
3 3/4 miles
8000
=
4 miles
8500
=
4 1/4 miles
9000
=
4 1/2 miles
9500
=
4 3/4 miles
10000
=
5 miles
References
• American College of Sports Medicine: Selecting and Effectively Using a Pedometer
• Texas Christian University: Pedometer Step Conversions www.hr.tcu.edu/3185.htm
Reviewed 1/2015