About MyStepsToMiles

MyStepsToMiles is a free steps to miles calculator. Type a step count and it shows the distance in miles, kilometres, metres and feet, and how long the walk takes, as you type.

Why it exists

Step counts are easy to collect and hard to picture. Most of us know roughly what a mile feels like, but not what 7,400 steps means. This site turns one into the other quickly, and shows how it got there so you can trust the answer.

How the numbers are worked out

Distance is your steps multiplied by your step length. Quick mode uses a fixed step of 76.2 cm. Better mode estimates your step from your height, using 41.3% of height for women and 41.5% for men (Klein, 2024). Exact mode uses a distance you measure over 10 of your own steps.

Every number in the written guides on this site comes from the same formulas as the calculator, so the two always agree.

What we promise

• No sign-up and no account. The calculator works the moment the page loads.
• Your walk log and name stay in your browser. Read the privacy policy for the details.
• Answers are estimates, and we say so. This site is not medical advice.

Questions or ideas? Get in touch.