Work out your average stride length from a measured walking distance and step count.
How It Works
How Stride Length Calculator Works
Dividing the distance you walked by the number of steps it took gives your average distance per step, which the calculator then converts from meters into centimeters — the unit stride length is usually reported in.
Worked Example
See It In Action
Walking 100 meters in 130 steps works out to an average stride of roughly 77 cm per step.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stride length actually used for?
It's commonly used to calibrate pedometers and fitness trackers, since a device that only counts steps needs your stride length to estimate distance traveled accurately.
Does walking speed affect stride length?
Yes, people naturally take longer strides when walking briskly or running compared to a slow, casual walk, so measure over the pace you actually want the calculator to reflect.
