How Many Miles Is 12,000 Steps?
12,000 steps is about 5.0 miles (8.0 km) for the average woman, and about 5.4 miles for the average man. Enter your height below for your own figure.
Reviewed by Shelley Darlington, Strong Curves founder and women's strength coach
Steps to Miles Calculator
Distance from your step count, using a stride length estimated from your height. Results update as you type.
Stride ≈ 67 cm (26 in), about 2,397 steps per mile
12,000 steps is about
Time to walk it
12,000 Steps in Miles, by Height
Stride is estimated at 41.3% of height for women and 41.5% for men
| Height | 12,000 steps, women | 12,000 steps, men |
|---|---|---|
| 5'0" (152 cm) | 4.68 mi (7.5 km) | 4.70 mi (7.6 km) |
| 5'2" (157 cm) | 4.83 mi (7.8 km) | 4.86 mi (7.8 km) |
| 5'4" (163 cm) | 5.02 mi (8.1 km) | 5.04 mi (8.1 km) |
| 5'6" (168 cm) | 5.17 mi (8.3 km) | 5.20 mi (8.4 km) |
| 5'8" (173 cm) | 5.33 mi (8.6 km) | 5.35 mi (8.6 km) |
| 5'10" (178 cm) | 5.48 mi (8.8 km) | 5.51 mi (8.9 km) |
Casual, 2.5 mph
2 hr
Moderate, 3 mph
1 hr 40 min
Brisk, 4 mph
1 hr 15 min
Walking times are for the average woman's distance, walked in one go.
Calories Burned in 12,000 Steps
A 150 lb woman burns roughly 435 calories walking 12,000 steps at a moderate pace on flat ground. Your weight, pace and any hills change that number. The steps to calories calculator works it out for you, and the TDEE calculator turns your daily steps into full maintenance calories.
Other Step Counts
| Steps | Miles (woman, 5'4") | Kilometres | Miles (man, 5'9") |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 steps | 0.42 | 0.7 | 0.45 |
| 2,000 steps | 0.83 | 1.3 | 0.91 |
| 3,000 steps | 1.25 | 2.0 | 1.36 |
| 4,000 steps | 1.66 | 2.7 | 1.82 |
| 5,000 steps | 2.08 | 3.3 | 2.27 |
| 6,000 steps | 2.49 | 4.0 | 2.72 |
| 7,000 steps | 2.91 | 4.7 | 3.18 |
| 7,500 steps | 3.12 | 5.0 | 3.40 |
| 8,000 steps | 3.33 | 5.4 | 3.63 |
| 9,000 steps | 3.74 | 6.0 | 4.08 |
| 10,000 steps | 4.16 | 6.7 | 4.54 |
| 12,000 steps | 4.99 | 8.0 | 5.45 |
| 15,000 steps | 6.24 | 10.0 | 6.81 |
| 20,000 steps | 8.31 | 13.4 | 9.08 |
| 25,000 steps | 10.39 | 16.7 | 11.35 |
| 30,000 steps | 12.47 | 20.1 | 13.62 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles is 12,000 steps for a woman?
About 5.0 miles (8.0 km) for a woman of average height, 5'4". A shorter woman covers a little less, a taller woman a little more; the table above gives the figure for each height.
How long does it take to walk 12,000 steps?
Around 1 hr 40 min at a moderate 3 mph, 2 hr at a casual pace, or 1 hr 15 min at a brisk 4 mph, if walked in one go.
How many calories does 12,000 steps burn?
Roughly 435 calories for a 150 lb woman walking at a moderate pace on flat ground. Heavier, faster or uphill burns more. Use the steps to calories calculator for your own weight and pace.