5 km to steps

5 km is how many steps?

Answer: 5 km are approximately equal to 6,410 steps

(for Average Man with a stride length of 0.78 meters)

7,143 steps

(for Average Woman with a stride length of 0.70 meters)

Explanation of converting 5 km to steps

Converting 5 kilometers to steps involves using an average stride length for both men and women, as stride lengths can vary significantly from person to person. However, for the sake of calculation, we can use average values:

The average stride length for a man is approximately 0.78 meters (78 centimeters).

The average stride length for a woman is approximately 0.7 meters (70 centimeters).

Steps for Conversion

1. Convert kilometers to meters: Since 1 kilometer equals 1000 meters, first convert the distance from kilometers to meters.

Distance in meters = 5 km × 1000 = 5000 meters

2. Calculate the number of steps: Divide the total distance in meters by the average stride length in meters to find the number of steps.

Number of steps = Distance in meters / Average stride length in meters

5000 meters ÷ 0.78 meters/step = 6,410 steps for a man

5000 meters ÷ 0.70 meters/step = 7,143 steps for a woman

Therefore, for a man, walking 5 km would be approximately 6,410 steps, and for a woman, it would be approximately 7,143 steps, given the average stride lengths used in these calculations. Adjustments can be made for individuals with stride lengths that differ from these averages to get a more accurate step count.

5 km to steps depending on height and gender

The average step length, and consequently the required number of steps, may vary depending on a person's height and gender. Below is a table that shows how many steps people of different heights need to take to walk 5 km.

DistanceHeightSteps walked by a ManSteps walked by a Woman
5 km155 cm7773 steps7811 steps
5 km156 cm7723 steps7761 steps
5 km157 cm7674 steps7711 steps
5 km158 cm7625 steps7662 steps
5 km159 cm7577 steps7614 steps
5 km160 cm7530 steps7567 steps
5 km161 cm7483 steps7520 steps
5 km162 cm7437 steps7473 steps
5 km163 cm7392 steps7427 steps
5 km164 cm7346 steps7382 steps
5 km165 cm7302 steps7337 steps
5 km166 cm7258 steps7293 steps
5 km167 cm7214 steps7249 steps
5 km168 cm7172 steps7206 steps
5 km169 cm7129 steps7164 steps
5 km170 cm7087 steps7121 steps
5 km171 cm7046 steps7080 steps
5 km172 cm7005 steps7039 steps
5 km173 cm6964 steps6998 steps
5 km174 cm6924 steps6958 steps
5 km175 cm6885 steps6918 steps
5 km176 cm6846 steps6879 steps
5 km177 cm6807 steps6840 steps
5 km178 cm6769 steps6801 steps
5 km179 cm6731 steps6763 steps
5 km180 cm6693 steps6726 steps
5 km181 cm6656 steps6689 steps
5 km182 cm6620 steps6652 steps
5 km183 cm6584 steps6616 steps
5 km184 cm6548 steps6580 steps
5 km185 cm6513 steps6544 steps
5 km186 cm6478 steps6509 steps
5 km187 cm6443 steps6474 steps
5 km188 cm6409 steps6440 steps
5 km189 cm6375 steps6406 steps
5 km190 cm6341 steps6372 steps

The average woman’s stride length is 0.413 times her height in cm. The average man’s stride length is 0.415 times his height in cm.

See Also

Kilometers to Steps Conversion Table

KilometersSteps for ManSteps for Woman
4,487
4,6155,143
4,7445,286
4,8725,429
5,571
5,1285,714
5,2565,857
5,385
5,5136,143
5,6416,286
5,7696,429
5,8976,571
6,0266,714
6,1546,857
6,282
6,4107,143
6,5387,286
6,6677,429
6,7957,571
6,9237,714
7,0517,857
7,179
7,3088,143
7,4368,286
7,5648,429
7,6928,571
7,8218,714
7,9498,857
8,077
8,2059,143

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FAQ

5 km is how many steps?

5 km are approximately equal to 6,410 steps

5 km is how many steps for woman?

5 km are approximately equal to 7,143 steps for woman