How Many Steps Is 1 Meters?

Based on average step lengths, here are the approximate step counts to cover 1 meters.

GroupApprox. StepsAvg. Step Length (m)
Women20.67
Men20.73
Children20.5

Results are estimates. For personalized accuracy, measure your own step length and use the homepage calculator.

Distance Summary

  • Meters: 1 m
  • Kilometers: 0.001 km
  • Miles: 0.001 mi
  • Feet: 3 ft

Walking Time Estimates

  • Easy walk (4 km/h): ~0 minutes
  • Normal walk (5 km/h): ~0 minutes
  • Brisk walk (6 km/h): ~0 minutes

Time depends on pace, terrain, and rest stops.

Calories Burned (Normal pace)

  • Women (~70 kg): ~0 kcal
  • Men (~80 kg): ~0 kcal
  • Children (~40 kg): ~0 kcal

Estimated with MET 3.8 at 5 km/h. Your values may vary.

Stride Counts (Double Steps)

  • Women: ~1 strides
  • Men: ~1 strides
  • Children: ~1 strides

One stride = two steps (left + right).

Walking vs Running

ModeTypical SpeedSteps per km*
Easy Walk4 km/h~1,450–1,700
Brisk Walk6 km/h~1,200–1,400
Jog8–10 km/h~900–1,100

*Ranges vary by height and stride length.

What Affects Step Count?

  • Height & Stride: Taller people generally take fewer steps for the same distance.
  • Speed: Faster paces lengthen your step, reducing steps per km.
  • Terrain: Hills, sand, trails, and crowds increase steps.
  • Footwear & Fatigue: Shoes and tiredness can shorten stride.

Health Benefits of Walking

  • Supports cardiovascular health and endurance
  • Burns calories with low injury risk
  • Improves mood and sleep; reduces stress

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