5000 Steps to Meters

Below are step-to-distance conversions based on average stride lengths for women, men, and children.

StepsWomenMenChildren
5,000 3350 meters 3650 meters 2500 meters

Conversion Formula

To calculate how far you’ve walked in meters:

Distance = Steps × Step Conversion Rate

  • Women: 5000 × 0.67 = 3350 meters
  • Men: 5000 × 0.73 = 3650 meters
  • Children: 5000 × 0.5 = 2500 meters

Summary

On average, 5000 steps covers:

  • Women: 3350 meters
  • Men: 3650 meters
  • Children: 2500 meters

Actual distance varies by height, pace, and stride. Enter your step length on the homepage for personalized accuracy.

Understanding Step Length

Step size depends on height, leg length, and walking speed. Here’s a breakdown:

  • Men: Average stride ≈ 0.73 m (2.4 ft)
  • Women: Average stride ≈ 0.67 m (2.2 ft)
  • Children: Stride length grows with age — about 0.3–0.6 m

To measure your stride, walk 10 meters, count your steps, and divide distance by steps.

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