Stride Length Table: Estimated stride length by Height
Reference table of estimated stride length for Stride Length across a range of height values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Stride Length Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Estimated stride length
70.6
- Steps per kilometre
- 1,417
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Stride Length Calculator
The Stride Length Calculator works out your estimated stride length, along with 1 related figure in an instant. Enter height and stride factor and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the height.
- Enter the stride factor.
- Read off your estimated stride length, together with steps per kilometre — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Stride Length Calculator uses the formula:
Estimated stride length = Height × Stride factor
Worked example
For example, with height of 170 cm and stride factor of 0.415, the estimated stride length is 70.6.
| Height | 170 cm |
|---|---|
| Stride factor | 0.415 |
| Estimated stride length | 70.6 |
|---|---|
| Steps per kilometre | 1,417 |
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
Multiply height by a stride factor, often about 0.415 for women and 0.413 for men walking. A 170 cm person steps about 70.5 cm.
Divide 100,000 cm by your stride length. A 70.5 cm step gives roughly 1,418 steps per kilometre.
Yes. Running strides are longer than walking strides, so use a larger factor or measure directly for running.
Walk a known distance, count your steps, and divide the distance by the number of steps.
The Stride Length Calculator uses the formula: Estimated stride length = Height × Stride factor. For example, with height of 170 cm and stride factor of 0.415, the estimated stride length is 70.6.
Enter the height. Enter the stride factor. Read off your estimated stride length, together with steps per kilometre — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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