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Walking Pace Calculator

Turn walking cadence and step length into speed, pace per kilometre, time for a distance and an intensity guide.

Your inputs

Results

Walking speed

4.62 km/h

Pace per km
12:59
Time for the distance
1:04:56
Cadence-based intensity
Moderate (≈100+ steps/min)

≈Estimate based on the stated model and assumptions

Notes for this result

  • The ~100 steps/min threshold for moderate intensity comes from cadence research in adults (Tudor-Locke et al., 2018).

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What this calculator does

Cadence — steps per minute — is a practical intensity measure for walking.

Formula and method

Speed (m/min) = cadence × step length; pace = 1000 ÷ speed

Worked example

Calculated by this tool with its default inputs:

Inputs

  • Steps per minute: 110
  • Step length: 70 cm
  • Distance to walk: 5 km

Results

  • Walking speed: 4.62 km/h
  • Pace per km: 12:59
  • Time for the distance: 1:04:56
  • Cadence-based intensity: Moderate (≈100+ steps/min)

How to read the results

Around 100 steps per minute or more is associated with moderate intensity in adults.

Assumptions and limitations

  • Step length changes with speed and terrain.

Health results are general estimates for adults and do not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Speak to a qualified health professional about your personal situation, especially during pregnancy or if you have a medical condition.

Questions

How do I measure step length?

Walk a known distance, count steps and divide.

Sources

  • Tudor-Locke C, et al. How fast is fast enough? Walking cadence (steps/min) as a practical estimate of intensity in adults: a narrative review. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(12):776–788.

Methodology and verification

Result type
Estimate based on the stated model and assumptions
Formula version
1.0
Automated verification
2 reference and validation test cases, checked against independently computed values. The site cannot be built if any of them fail.
Editorial review
Awaiting human editorial review. The explanation was drafted with AI assistance; the formula and examples are verified by the automated tests above.

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