How Many Steps Are in a Kilometer?
An average adult takes about 1,312 steps to walk one kilometer with a 0.762 m step length, or roughly 1,493 steps with a shorter 0.67 m step. Jogging covers a kilometer in fewer steps (around 1,000–1,100) and running in fewer still, because each stride is longer.
Steps per KM by Height
Taller walkers need fewer steps per kilometer. The table below shows the walking distance for one kilometer's worth of steps across a range of heights.
| Height (cm) | Step length (m) | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 0.643 | 0.84 | 0.52 |
| 165 | 0.685 | 0.90 | 0.56 |
| 175 | 0.726 | 0.95 | 0.59 |
| 185 | 0.768 | 1.01 | 0.63 |
| 195 | 0.809 | 1.06 | 0.66 |
Steps per KM vs Steps per Mile
Since a mile is 1.609 kilometers, steps per mile are about 1.6× steps per kilometer. So the average 1,312 steps per kilometer corresponds to roughly 2,112 steps per mile. Enter your own step count above to convert instantly.