How many steps is 1 km?
1,420steps · 0.62 mi
12 minat 5 km/h
~55kcal (75 kg)
1 km is about 1,420 steps for an average adult of 170 cm. Shorter walkers take more steps, taller walkers fewer: roughly 1,300 to 1,500.
Steps in 1 km by height
| Height | Steps | Same distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 1,580 | 0.62 mi |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 1,510 | 0.62 mi |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 1,440 | 0.62 mi |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 1,380 | 0.62 mi |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 1,320 | 0.62 mi |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 1,270 | 0.62 mi |
For your exact number, enter your height or measured step length in the steps to km converter.
Questions people ask
How many steps is 1 km?
About 1,420 steps for a 170 cm adult, and roughly 1,300 to 1,500 for heights between 188 cm and 157 cm.
How long does it take to walk 1 km?
About 12 min at an average 5 km/h, or 10 min at a brisk 6 km/h.
How many calories does walking 1 km burn?
About 55 kcal for a 75 kg person at an easy 4.8 km/h (3 mph), using Compendium of Physical Activities MET values.