How many steps is 3 km?
4,260steps · 1.86 mi
36 minat 5 km/h
~165kcal (75 kg)
3 km is about 4,260 steps for an average adult of 170 cm. Shorter walkers take more steps, taller walkers fewer: roughly 3,900 to 4,600.
Steps in 3 km by height
| Height | Steps | Same distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 4,750 | 1.86 mi |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 4,530 | 1.86 mi |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 4,320 | 1.86 mi |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 4,130 | 1.86 mi |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 3,960 | 1.86 mi |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 3,800 | 1.86 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 3 km?
About 4,260 steps for a 170 cm adult, and roughly 3,900 to 4,600 for heights between 188 cm and 157 cm.
How long does it take to walk 3 km?
About 36 min at an average 5 km/h, or 30 min at a brisk 6 km/h.
How many calories does walking 3 km burn?
About 165 kcal for a 75 kg person at an easy 4.8 km/h (3 mph), using Compendium of Physical Activities MET values.