How many steps is 5 km?

7,100steps · 3.11 mi
1 h 0 minat 5 km/h
~270kcal (75 kg)

5 km is about 7,100 steps for an average adult of 170 cm. Shorter walkers take more steps, taller walkers fewer: roughly 6,400 to 7,700.

Steps in 5 km by height

HeightStepsSame distance
5′0″ (152 cm)7,9203.11 mi
5′3″ (160 cm)7,5503.11 mi
5′6″ (168 cm)7,2003.11 mi
5′9″ (175 cm)6,8903.11 mi
6′0″ (183 cm)6,6003.11 mi
6′3″ (191 cm)6,3403.11 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 5 km?

About 7,100 steps for a 170 cm adult, and roughly 6,400 to 7,700 for heights between 188 cm and 157 cm.

How long does it take to walk 5 km?

About 1 h 0 min at an average 5 km/h, or 50 min at a brisk 6 km/h.

How many calories does walking 5 km burn?

About 270 kcal for a 75 kg person at an easy 4.8 km/h (3 mph), using Compendium of Physical Activities MET values.