How many miles is 2,000 steps?
2,000 steps is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) for an average-height adult of 5′7″. Taller people go further per step. Here's the figure for every common height.
2,000 steps by height
| Height | Miles | Km | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 0.78 mi | 1.26 km | 69 |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 0.82 mi | 1.32 km | 72 |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 0.86 mi | 1.39 km | 75 |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 0.90 mi | 1.45 km | 79 |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 0.94 mi | 1.51 km | 82 |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 0.98 mi | 1.58 km | 86 |
Step length estimated as 41.4% of height. Calories are gross energy at 3 mph (MET 3.5) for 75 kg.
Is 2,000 steps a day good?
2,000 steps is below the 5,000 a day that researchers use as the cut-off for a sedentary lifestyle (Tudor-Locke & Bassett, 2004). It's still a real start: a 2023 meta-analysis (Banach et al.) linked each extra 1,000 daily steps with about 15% lower risk of death from any cause.
Want a target that fits your age? Use the step goal calculator, then log your days in the step tracker.
Questions people ask
How many miles is 2,000 steps?
About 0.9 miles for an average 5′7″ adult, and roughly 0.8 to 1.0 miles for people between 5′2″ and 6′2″.
How many km is 2,000 steps?
About 1.4 km for a 170 cm adult, or 1.3 to 1.6 km across common heights.
How long does it take to walk 2,000 steps?
About 19 min at an average pace of around 105 steps per minute, or 17 min walking briskly at 120 steps per minute.
How many calories does 2,000 steps burn?
About 80 kcal for a 75 kg (165 lb) person walking at 3 mph, using the MET values in the Compendium of Physical Activities. Heavier people and faster paces burn more.