Stride Length Calculator

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Estimates the average length of a person's stride while walking or running.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Height (inches) and Activity Type in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Stride Length (running) in inches, Stride Length (walking) in inches, Estimated Stride Length, and Estimated Stride Length in Feet in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

5'0" Walking

Height (inches): 60; Activity Type: Walking

Stride Length (running) in inches: 27 in; Stride Length (walking) in inches: 24.6 in; Estimated Stride Length: 24.6 in; Estimated Stride Length in Feet: 2.05 ft

6'0" Walking

Height (inches): 72; Activity Type: Walking

Stride Length (running) in inches: 32.4 in; Stride Length (walking) in inches: 29.52 in; Estimated Stride Length: 29.52 in; Estimated Stride Length in Feet: 2.46 ft

5'0" Running

Height (inches): 60; Activity Type: Running

Stride Length (running) in inches: 27 in; Stride Length (walking) in inches: 24.6 in; Estimated Stride Length: 27 in; Estimated Stride Length in Feet: 2.25 ft

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