5.17 miles to steps

Converting 5.17 miles to steps for both men and women involves understanding the average stride length for each and then using that to estimate the number of steps per mile. As mentioned previously, average stride lengths can vary, with men typically having a longer stride than women. For this conversion, we'll use an average stride length of about 2.5 feet for men and 2.2 feet for women.

Steps for Conversion

1. Determine the distance in feet: Since there are 5,280 feet in a mile, multiply the distance in miles by 5,280 to convert it to feet.

Distance in feet = Distance in miles × 5,280

2. Calculate the average stride length in feet: Assume an average stride length of 2.5 feet per step for men and 2.2 for women.

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

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

Let's perform the calculation for both men and women with a distance of 5.17 miles using average stride lengths:

Convert miles to feet:

5.17 miles × 5,280 feet/mile = 27,297.6 feet

Calculate the number of steps:

27,297.6 feet / 2.5 feet/step = 10,919 steps for men

27,297.6 feet / 2.2 feet/step = 12,408 steps for women

Therefore, for a man, walking 5.17 miles would be approximately 10,919 steps, and for a woman, it would be approximately 12,408 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.