Question 1

Is there a standard stride length?

Accepted Answer

An average adult's stride length is approximately 0.762 meters (2.5 feet), but this varies greatly based on height, age, and walking speed.

Question 2

Why is my fitness tracker distance different?

Accepted Answer

Fitness trackers often use GPS combined with motion sensors to calibrate distance more accurately than a manual calculation based on a fixed stride.

Question 3

How many steps are in 1 kilometer?

Accepted Answer

For an average person, 1 kilometer is approximately 1,250 to 1,500 steps, though this changes based on how fast you walk or run.

Steps to km