How many miles is 18,000 steps?
18,000 steps is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) for an average woman and 8.1 miles (13.1 km) for an average man, walking at a normal pace.
18,000 steps is
7.88miles
12.7 km
- Time
- 2 h 38 min
- Calories burned
- 830 kcal
- Steps per mile
- 2,284
- Steps per km
- 1,419
- Step length
- 27.7 in70 cm
Daily goal · 10,000 steps180%
At your stride
2,000 steps
0.88 mi
5,000 steps
2.19 mi
7,500 steps
3.28 mi
10,000 steps
4.38 mi
15,000 steps
6.57 mi
20,000 steps
8.76 mi
18,000 steps in miles by height
| Height | Woman (mi) | Woman (km) | Man (mi) | Man (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ · 147 cm | 6.81 | 11.0 | 6.84 | 11.0 |
| 5′0″ · 152 cm | 7.04 | 11.3 | 7.07 | 11.4 |
| 5′2″ · 157 cm | 7.27 | 11.7 | 7.31 | 11.8 |
| 5′4″ · 163 cm | 7.51 | 12.1 | 7.55 | 12.1 |
| 5′6″ · 168 cm | 7.74 | 12.5 | 7.78 | 12.5 |
| 5′8″ · 173 cm | 7.98 | 12.8 | 8.02 | 12.9 |
| 5′10″ · 178 cm | 8.21 | 13.2 | 8.25 | 13.3 |
| 6′0″ · 183 cm | 8.45 | 13.6 | 8.49 | 13.7 |
| 6′2″ · 188 cm | 8.68 | 14.0 | 8.72 | 14.0 |
| 6′4″ · 193 cm | 8.92 | 14.4 | 8.96 | 14.4 |
| 6′6″ · 198 cm | 9.15 | 14.7 | 9.20 | 14.8 |
How long it takes to walk 18,000 steps
| Pace | Speed | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroll | 2 mph | 6.90 mi | 3 h 27 min |
| Average | 3 mph | 7.88 mi | 2 h 38 min |
| Brisk | 3.5 mph | 8.51 mi | 2 h 26 min |
| Fast | 4 mph | 9.10 mi | 2 h 16 min |
| Jog | 5 mph | 9.09 mi | 1 h 49 min |
| Run | 6 mph | 10.6 mi | 1 h 46 min |
Calories burned walking 18,000 steps
| Weight | Stroll · 2 mph | Average · 3 mph | Brisk · 3.5 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb · 54 kg | 572 | 586 | 633 |
| 150 lb · 68 kg | 715 | 732 | 791 |
| 180 lb · 82 kg | 858 | 879 | 949 |
| 210 lb · 95 kg | 1,001 | 1,025 | 1,108 |
| 240 lb · 109 kg | 1,144 | 1,172 | 1,266 |
| 270 lb · 122 kg | 1,287 | 1,318 | 1,424 |
How far is 18,000 steps?
18,000 steps is about 7.5 miles for a 5′4″ woman and 8.1 miles for a 5′9″ man, at a normal 3 mph walk. At normal pace that's about two hours and forty minutes, and close to 8 miles. Sightseeing days and busy shifts often land here without anyone planning it.
The calculator above gives you your own figure from your height and pace. For the method, see how to convert steps to miles.
Is 18,000 steps a lot?
As a daily total, 18,000 steps counts as "highly active" on the scale proposed by Tudor-Locke and Bassett, researchers who study step counts.
You're at more than three times the US average of 4,774 steps a day. If it's all at once, wear shoes you've already walked in.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk 18,000 steps?
About 2 hours 38 minutes at an average 3 mph, 2 hours 16 minutes at a fast 4 mph and 3 hours 27 minutes at a 2 mph stroll, for a 5′7″ adult.
How many calories does 18,000 steps burn?
About 730 calories at 150 lb and 980 at 200 lb, at 3 mph. Use the steps to calories calculator for your own weight.
How many km is 18,000 steps?
About 12.1 km for an average woman and 13.1 km for an average man at a normal pace.
Sources
- Althoff et al. (2017). Large-scale physical activity data reveal worldwide activity inequality. Nature 547:336-339.
- Tudor-Locke & Bassett (2004). How many steps/day are enough? Sports Medicine 34(1):1-8.
- Sekiya, Nagasaki et al. (1996). The invariant relationship between step length and step rate during free walking. Journal of Human Movement Studies 30:241-257.
- CDC NHANES 2015-2018: mean height of US adults (men 175.4 cm, women 161.3 cm).
- Ludlow & Weyand (2016). Energy expenditure during level human walking. Journal of Applied Physiology 120:481-494.
By Niks. Updated . Figures are estimates for healthy adults, not medical advice. How we calculate.